Opinion

I've been reading and following the skatepark difficulties for over a year. I read with dismay the problems associated with noise, placement, etc. What I do not understand is why can the skatepark not be placed exactly where it is today.

Former Wildrose Party leader and United Conservative Party leadership candidate Brian Jean has been talking a big game about how if elected premier he will reverse the "damage" allegedly caused by the NDP government to Alberta's oilpatch.

Last week, I wrote about the U.S. president's proclamation that transgender individuals would regardless of their qualifications or competency be disqualified for service with the American military.

Sundre and surrounding area residents who frequently travel down Main Avenue no doubt recently noticed a construction crew doing some surface repairs on a stretch of the road.

Redirecting the public's attention towards an emotionally controversial issue to escape another is an age-old petty partisan political trick employed to manipulate the masses. No. 45 has arguably mastered this tactic like no other before him.

Mountain View County has mailed out the proposal, or Comprehensive Site Development Plan, to redesignate three quarter sections ó about 480 acres ó from agriculture to aggregate extraction, more commonly known as a gravel pit.

Saturday, July 22 marks a historic turning point for the conservative movement here in Alberta. On that day, an overwhelming majority voted in favour of unifying the right under the United Conservative Party.

The Town of Sundre will be undertaking an important $2.2-million project this year to rebuild pothole plagued Centre Street North from 6A Avenue NE to 12th Avenue NE.