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Firefighter situation needs resolution

Firefighter situation needs resolution

Didsbury is back in the provincial spotlight again, and not for a good thing. The issue between the town and the fire department is something that has escalated recently after seemingly coming out of nowhere.
Measuring Jason Kenney

Measuring Jason Kenney

It’s too early for United Conservatives to measure the curtains in the premier’s office but not for voters to measure UCP Leader Jason Kenney.
Agricultural success vital

Agricultural success vital

With many Canadian industries facing challenges from a protectionist American administration these days, the success of the province’s agriculture industry remains as vital today as it has ever been.
Sweet spirit when believers gather together

Sweet spirit when believers gather together

For those of us with a passion for the lively sound of southern gospel music, the annual convention in Red Deer was a must on our agenda.
Australia Post a model for Canada Post

Australia Post a model for Canada Post

By Malcolm Bird Looking for a new job? Canada Post is looking for a president and chief executive officer. But it's not a position anyone should consider lightly.
Downtime in good company restores soul

Downtime in good company restores soul

I’m not normally given to vacationing, having had little experience. I’m not sure what activities might appeal. My family never had time for extended holidays, other than a one-month-long camping trip throughout southern B.C.
Election is Kenney's to lose

Election is Kenney's to lose

The merger of the provincial Progressive Conservative and Wildrose parties into the United Conservative Party has worked; Alberta’s conservative vote is no longer split.
From Vimy to Juno

From Vimy to Juno

The Sundre Pioneer Village Museum is hosting a unique opportunity until the end of the month for people to learn more about Canada’s military history.
International cooperation results in daring rescue

International cooperation results in daring rescue

The recent harrowing rescue of 12 young boys and their soccer coach from a partially flooded Thailand cave network demonstrated beyond doubt that seemingly insurmountable odds can be overcome when the international community is committed to cooperati
Look at what a pickle we're in

Look at what a pickle we're in

Have you two dimes to rub together? If so then 10 years ago you could have carried out this rather bizarre though oft-mentioned action before handing them to the provincial government.
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