Opinion

Seatbelt use by Alberta drivers and passengers has increased markedly over the past decade – resulting in safer and better-protected motorists while at the same time reducing the overall cost to the community at large.

I have never written a letter to a newspaper before, so excuse me for over telling or under telling this incredible story.

I am writing this letter for your paper to give a huge bouquet to the staff of the Olds Hospital. My daughter had some surgery in January 2014 at the hospital and it was a wonderful experience for her and me.

Thank you to my neighbours at 5233 and 5301 44 St., Olds. They have the two corner lots on either side of the entrance to Mount View Close where I live.

Hello; no I didn't pass on; no I didn't leave town. So, I thought I would put some news in your paper concerning the local hockey Junior A Grizzlys. Yes we would like to get out of debt and have a bit over.

Loss. The largest bump in the road. The toughest lump in your throat to swallow. And the most difficult pain to overcome. They say when you lose a pet it prepares you for losing a person in your life, whether that be a family member or a friend.

Western Canadian farmers, including those in this region, have always relied on the national railway grain transportation system to get their products to domestic and international markets.

Editorial The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), which represents physicians in every province and territory, has launched a undertaking regarding the highly controversial issue of physician-assisted death.

This last week a handful of local citizens had an opportunity to listen to one of Central Alberta's living treasures as Red Deer historian Michael Dawe spoke at an Innisfail Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Editorial A newly-released study by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has confirmed what many people probably already know ñ that too Canadians still aren't getting enough exercise these days and it's leading to long-term health concerns.