Opinion

As my husband and I prepare to spend our first Christmas in Alberta this year, I can't help but stop and ponder the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate the holiday.

Criticizing politicians is easy, but actually being in the hot seat making hard decisions certainly is not. Sundre council faced during its Dec.

Christmas is a time to give. And giving doesn't have to come in big packages. Giving can mean holding the door open for someone or shoveling someone's sidewalk.

As my husband and I prepare to spend our first Christmas in Alberta this year, I can't help but stop and ponder the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate the holiday.

To all farmers and farm supporters: For those of you who did not attend the Olds forum this is what I wrote and read, even though it fell on deaf ears. ìI am somewhat amazed we are here today having this conversation.

On Monday, Dec.

In response to the O-NET article printed in the Olds Albertan on Nov. 17, 2015: Congratulations to the O-NET team and the Town of Olds for having achieved such success.

Bill 6 has passed third and final reading in the legislature and the honey badgers from both the left and the right will soon have to find something else to get nasty about.

I love the holiday season. The hustle and bustle, Christmas carols, lights, shopping (who doesn't love shopping), leave me filled with happiness and Christmas spirit.

After reading, and listening, to some of the reaction to Bill 6 (the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act) there are a couple of thoughts that I would like to share.