Opinion

A newly-released survey by the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) Foundation for Traffic Safety has identified some troubling trends when it comes to current driver attitudes.

Canada's celebration of its victory at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917 owes much to a French historian and philosopher, Ernest Renan. “Nations,” he told his students, “are made by doing great things together.

The year 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the creation of Canada on July 1, 1867. This year is also the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. For many, Vimy is not only one of Canada's greatest military victories of the First World War.

Earlier this year, Canadians commemorated two significant anniversaries in Canadian history. On July 1st colourful celebratory events took place in every community, large or small, to commemorate 150 years of the Confederation of Canada.

Motorists who manage to make-do with regular tires throughout the entire year might not fully appreciate the extent to which winter tires reduce the stress of driving on snowy, slippery roads.

Remembrance Day is a day of many emotions. It is a day of sadness, a day of pride and a day of hope.

By now, surely everyone who drives even just a few minutes a week around Sundre has for better or worse navigated past the new Main Avenue roundabouts. Chances are the experience probably was not even all that bad, despite all of the panic.

I am writing this letter to reflect my feelings on the coverage of the recent municipal election. I am disappointed that the Albertan did not take the election coverage seriously.

Criticizing decisions is apparently far easier than making the effort to get involved in the decision-making process. There has been a lot of dismay and angst expressed over the three mini roundabouts being installed on Main Avenue.