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Pipeline battle heating up

Pipeline battle heating up

With the fight between Alberta and British Columbia over the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline becoming more and more heated by the day, the possibility of a major trade war breaking out between the two provinces now seems within the
Misinformation foments resentment

Misinformation foments resentment

So without bothering to seek any additional perspectives, some mainstream Canadian media continue trumpeting the Fraser Institute’s decades-old rhetoric that the average family is terribly overtaxed.
Defining the United Conservative Party

Defining the United Conservative Party

Two weeks ahead of the historic assembly of the membership to affirm its policies, the United Conservative Party’s vision is coming into focus.
Dropping the gloves over pipelines

Dropping the gloves over pipelines

Earlier this month, pipeline company Kinder Morgan announced it will suspend all "non-essential" activities and "related spending" on the federally-approved Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Province getting tough on crime

Province getting tough on crime

If you monitor RCMP news releases, social media crime watch or community pages, it’s likely you will read about a car theft, burglary or other type of property crime almost every day.
The soft bigotry of low expectations

The soft bigotry of low expectations

Michael Gerson, speech writer for former president George W. Bush, is credited with coining the term “the soft bigotry of low expectations,” and it has been popping up in every second online debate ever since.
Cherishing an unspoken bond with Humboldt

Cherishing an unspoken bond with Humboldt

I grew up in Saskatchewan. I grew up driving those roads where the sky went on forever. The wheat fields were a staple in the horizon. And the sun was like a blanket on your face.
Road safety vigilance essential

Road safety vigilance essential

As communities across Canada continue to come to grips with the shock and grief of the Humboldt bus tragedy, motorists are reminded of the need for constant vigilance and caution when on the roadways.
Support for Humboldt is uplifting

Support for Humboldt is uplifting

The outpouring of support among Olds residents and businesses for members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team who passed away or are injured -- as well as their families and the community itself is inspiring.
Sometimes I reminisce

Sometimes I reminisce

I’ve been fortunate to become better acquainted with a couple from Peace River. They had relocated to Carstairs a few years ago although I didn’t become aware of that move until recently.
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