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If life gives you lemons, and you make lemonade, you might get fined
Posted on July 26, 2017Recently, across the globe, a five-year-old was fined $244 for selling lemonade without a licence near her home, according to reports. Lemonade stands have been… Read More »
Time does not heal all wounds for municipalities
Posted on July 18, 2017Most communities/municipalities in southern Alberta need an upgrade or overhaul and they’re trying and know very well what needs to be done. Many communities/municipalities have… Read More »
Has ‘Made in China’ become a part of North American buying culture?
Posted on July 11, 2017Any computer geek or geek-in-training can use Google to search for a plethora of funny pics to commemorate any celebratory event to post, re-post or… Read More »
Canada is anything but a dependent
Posted on July 4, 2017July 4 marks America’s Independence Day. Not the Will Smith vehicle, in which he saves the world from evil aliens with the help of Jeff… Read More »
Canada 150 eh? It’s a pretty big deal
Posted on June 27, 2017Canada 150 eh? It’s a pretty big deal There’s a lot of talk about Canada’s 150 celebrations these days and for good reason. Canada is… Read More »
Garage sales, fairs, parades, summer sun and plenty of fun
Posted on June 8, 2017June offers sun-worshippers and fun-lovers a chance to ponder the possibilities of the upcoming summer offerings available locally and abroad. From farmers’ markets to festivals… Read More »
Fidget this or fidget sticks — a tool to soothe anxiety?
Posted on May 23, 2017Fidget cubes and/or fidget spinners are the latest craze among students. In the 1980s, there was the coveted Rubik’s Cube (even though not really similar)… Read More »
Mr. K — A requiem (1934-2017)
Posted on May 16, 2017Dear Editor: Herman Konynenbelt turned 83 on Jan. 4 of this year. After breakfast, I called him for his birthday, to wish him well and… Read More »
Engaged citizenry important for democracy
Posted on May 9, 2017Community engagement is important for any municipality. It allows voters a chance to voice concern or offer praise for ideas, notions, policies, procedures, events, projects,… Read More »
Smoking pot in Canada could be legal and lucrative
Posted on April 4, 2017Canada may be considered even more laid back, relaxed and passively aggressive after the federal government moves towards legalizing weed by 2018. Many Canadians will… Read More »