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Beefing up anti-bullying fight a good move

Beefing up anti-bullying fight a good move

Affecting far too many young people, including right here in West Central Alberta, bullying is one of the great downsides of the education experience in Alberta in 2013.
A message to a garage sale thief

A message to a garage sale thief

A notice to anyone who knows a clean-cut man in his 30s or 40s with short, dark hair who drives a black, sporty, two-door car. This man was at my moving/yard sale on Friday, July 26, with two children (a boy and a girl between eight and 12).
Why this Liberal loves royalty

Why this Liberal loves royalty

A few years ago while writing columns for another newspaper I received a letter from a reader who called this scribbler an “unabashed Liberal” in Canada's Tory heartland. He was correct. I am a proud Liberal.
Farmer concerned about Hwy 2A median

Farmer concerned about Hwy 2A median

As a farmer who uses (Highway) 2A to move farm equipment, I also have concerns with the concrete medians, which I believe many other farmers do too.
Thanks to the community

Thanks to the community

I would like to thank Olds College, (Olds) United Church, the RCMP and Rev. Terry Allan for the kindness and prayers. This, to one, is precious. Olds College, Marcus, April and to all the community, I thank you from my soul and heart.
Owner of destroyed fence wants culprit to step forward

Owner of destroyed fence wants culprit to step forward

To the young driver of the black Dodge truck that destroyed our fence Friday, July 12, 2013, on 58 Avenue and did not have the courage to stop and own your mistake: We consider ourselves very fortunate that our fence was all that was ruined as your s
Crowded court systems slow justice

Crowded court systems slow justice

Editorial The judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers and staff members who operate the province's court system have every right to be proud of the way fair and even justice is dispensed across Alberta on a day-to-day basis.
Fiscal transparency a must for Alberta

Fiscal transparency a must for Alberta

The unofficial moratorium on opposition criticism of Premier Alison Redford and her cabinet ministers that began in the wake of the massive flooding in southern Alberta late last month has come to a crashing end.
Resident upset about actions of drivers after storm

Resident upset about actions of drivers after storm

So with the extreme rainfall we experienced on the night of June 29, in my residential area, we did experience storm drain flooding backup.
Pierre Cadieux's race more than amazing

Pierre Cadieux's race more than amazing

When locals watch Innisfail's Pierre Cadieux take off on his extraordinary journey on CTV's Amazing Race Canada on July 15, they will not only experience quality reality show entertainment but will witness yet another important benchmark on Canada's
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