Opinion

If town council is in any way a bit woozy or even slightly battered from this winter of public discontent over its handling of public engagement, the community's elected officials should be grateful they are now coming off a badly needed good news we

Throughout the month of February we revisited kindness and friendship. Using bucket filling as our common language we reviewed the importance of being a good friend. This is a lifelong skill we want all of our children to develop.

The latest hot button issue getting the masses all riled up is the question of sanctuary cities, and while on one level the idea has merit there are also serious questions that need to be put on the table.

Re: Government defends carbon tax, Olds Albertan, Feb. 14. I find it quite amusing that Mr. Wittmeier, and the government he represents, base what they are doing in regards to global warming on their opinion. But I guess that is all they can do.

Regardless of whether Sundre's council chooses to pursue the provision of broadband through a municipally- or privately-owned network, one thing remains undeniably crystal clear.

Many of the new U.S. president's supporters have rightfully expressed a deep-rooted concern about the rise of corporate greed and cronyism that has many people feeling left woefully behind.

A merger of the Wildrose and the Progressive Conservative Parties (PCs) to create a new right-wing challenge to the ruling NDP may have the support of the majority of Albertans, according to a recent poll.

Throughout history there are great examples of how courage and conviction of principles, especially those embracing love, kindness and tolerance for all, will always deflate or beat the bullies.