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Petitions, protests, public hearings and boycotts — oh my!
Posted on March 1, 2017Petitions, protests, public hearings, public consultations, plebiscites, boycotts and social media rants — people get so riled up these days about everything and anything. But,… Read More »
Municipal politicians get into position for upcoming fall election
Posted on February 21, 2017Municipal councillors and potentially new candidates in the local political game are already starting to position themselves for the upcoming municipal elections this fall. Perhaps… Read More »
Wildrose + PCs = Franken-political party or hip new brand?
Posted on February 14, 2017Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, beer and wings, wine and fine dining, Donnie and Marie, Fred and Wilma, Vegas and what happens in… Read More »
Orwell foreseer of current events?
Posted on February 10, 2017Facebook, Twitter, a Trump presidency — are we living in Orwellian times, as American citizens head towards a downward spiral under the leadership of their… Read More »
President Trump — as satirical as it sounds
Posted on January 24, 2017As this editorial is being written on the very same day of Donald Trump’s inauguration to become the 45th President of the United States of… Read More »
Are taxes a necessary evil, as a province or municipality moves forward?
Posted on January 10, 2017Should Alberta just suck it up and implement a sales tax like other provinces? A sales tax would help cover the costs of updating aging… Read More »
Gambling — The good, bad and the ugly
Posted on January 3, 2017Gambling — good, bad or impartial? There’s casinos, bingo, lottery tickets, raffles, draws, video games and VLTs. Schools do it, churches do it, groups do… Read More »
Ring in a new you in 2017
Posted on December 28, 2016Another year comes to an end. To some, 2016 had many hurdles to jump and was a troublesome year. For others, 2016 showed promise and… Read More »
Put a little love in your heart the whole year through
Posted on December 13, 2016Charles Dickens’ tale of a money-grubbing Scrooge who turns over a new leaf after witnessing his eventual isolated demise, thanks to the help of a… Read More »
Use common sense on the roads — it can save lives
Posted on December 6, 2016So, you’re thinking of drinking and driving? Or getting behind the wheel while high? Or texting or calling a friend on your way to wherever… Read More »