Opinion

Rio: three stars Rated: PG for mild humour There comes a time in every bird’s life when decisions have to be made.

A democratic system is based on the idea that the citizens of a country govern themselves, by choosing representatives from the population – people with similar ideas and ideals, but also with the abilities, skills and attitude to accept the weight o

News that wait times at Alberta hospitals are on the downswing is good news for patients, their families and health-care providers – and perhaps proof that the general public can sometimes still have an impact on government action.

When local parents began a journey four years ago to bring a French Immersion program into Innisfail’s École St.

Animals and their devoted humans across the country have finally received some good news from a government in Canada. British Columbia announced last week it was bringing in the toughest animal protection laws anywhere in the country.

Source Code: three and a half stars Rated: PG-13 for violence and coarse language Source Code is like Groundhog Day on speed. It grips you by the throat from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until ninety-three minutes later.

Regarding story, “Candidates throw hat in ring for May 2 election – Province, March 29, why are only four candidates running in this area? The media keeps telling us that the ' Bloc' under Duceppe is a national party and their leader is to take part

A new multi-stakeholder pilot project aimed at making sure babies and small children are protected and sheltered from family violence is a very worthwhile initiative that should be expanded across the province as soon as possible.

Re: Alberta government announcement on the new Renewable Fuels Standard. It is difficult to be excited about what appears to be another feel-good announcement for the energy sector in Alberta.

As a volunteer firefighter for the Thorsby Fire Department and the Alberta director for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) I have seen firsthand the dedication of volunteer firefighters and their positive impact on the lives of