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Alberta's fiscal football game

Alberta's fiscal football game

Depending on who you ask, Alberta’s finances are either well and truly looking up under the steady hand of the ruling NDP, or in a great deal of trouble and in need of a new direction that only a new government can provide.
Burning wood or coal is green energy

Burning wood or coal is green energy

A major misconception most people have about plants is that they get their substance from the ground. Nearly everyone is surprised to find out that is just not the case.
New broadband option comes to light

New broadband option comes to light

A new potential option to deploy high-speed broadband Internet infrastructure in Sundre will be presented to council next week. Elected officials heard during the Feb.
Alberta's big enough for hikers and off-road enthusiasts

Alberta's big enough for hikers and off-road enthusiasts

Alberta is more than big enough for recreational land users of all walks of life to share not only responsibly but also harmoniously.
When facts offend

When facts offend

How is society supposed to progress when so many of us seem to get offended by facts? Saying that the endless amount of pollution we’re pumping into the atmosphere is in the long run going to wallop us in the rear end — a statement supported by overw
Hospital privileges procedure, services outlined

Hospital privileges procedure, services outlined

I would like to take this opportunity to provide some clarification to the community in light of concerns that have been circulating about physician privileges at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre.
School resource officer has many roles

School resource officer has many roles

So… what exactly would you say you do here? I’ve noticed that this is the most common question people ask me since I took on the role as the new community/school resource officer here in Innisfail.
Crime fight community-wide

Crime fight community-wide

With criminals continuing to target farms, ranches and acreage properties in the district and across Alberta, residents and other stakeholders are seeking solutions.
Disability tax credit lacking

Disability tax credit lacking

"Providing benefits not burdens” is how former health minister Judy LaMarsh once described the vision for disability policy in Canada.
Gun control not about taking all guns away

Gun control not about taking all guns away

Following the recent Florida school shooting, the never-ending gun control debate was stoked back to fervent life, prompting the same old reactions from those who fear having their rights violated.
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