Opinion

Commentary: Harnessing citizen crime prevention power

Central Albertans encouraged to get involved with Citizens on Patrol and rural crime watch groups

Feb 10, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Stranded Americans rescued in Innisfail despite Trump, tariffs

The best of Innisfail steps up in the cold with its heart to answer a desperate need

Feb 4, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Alberta municipalities must be financially supported

Funding being provided through the Local Government Fiscal Framework program remains wholly inadequate to meet municipal infrastructure needs, according to ABMunis

Feb 3, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Concerned about the noise in Olds

I wonder how loud it is in the stadium seats and if cow festival fans are really so hard of hearing that they need announcements and commentary so seemingly loud, says letter writer

Feb 2, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

OPINION: Time to tell CBC to ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

The CBC is using a windfall from Google to hire reporters to service 'underserved communities' - but are going into direct competition with community news media publishers in the process.

Jan 28, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

Commentary: Offender ankle bracelet monitoring welcomed in Alberta

Time and time again, repeat offenders have targeted farms, ranches, acreages, businesses, industrial sites, and homes in this district and elsewhere in the province.

Jan 27, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Trump re-sparks Canadian patriotism

The fight is good, it’s necessary. It's not with Trump; it's with ourselves, says letter writer

Jan 26, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Proroguing parliament a damaging, dangerous decision

Trudeau’s decision to shut down Parliament means that any hope of an election being held in a few weeks, instead of months, has been dashed

Jan 20, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Extremely grateful for Didsbury hospital staff

Our health-care system is not perfect, but my own experience would indicate that, when you need it, it will be there for you

Jan 18, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: Alberta pension plan decision must come in 2025

Smith government’s continued musing about the possible creation of an Alberta pension plan to replace CPP continues to create concern for seniors and their families

Jan 13, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >