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Strive to be unique, beautiful

Strive to be unique, beautiful

The topic of self-esteem came up at a recent junior high school event in Ashmont, and although it’s surprising to read the negative words on a page, describing how young girls often describe themselves, it’s a topic that woman of all ages can relate
The dialysis bus doesn't get us all the way there

The dialysis bus doesn't get us all the way there

The POST has been covering and promoting the need for permanent dialysis treatment in Lac La Biche for years. There's a bus that serves the region, but we need more.
Highway 28 repairs to be a provincial priority...maybe?

Highway 28 repairs to be a provincial priority...maybe?

Politicians in the Bonnyville area have been calling for provincial support to help fund and improve infrastructure and services in the region for years, and perhaps now they are finally being listened to – or at least heard.
Why is voter turnout so low?

Why is voter turnout so low?

In recent years Provincial voter turnout has been reduced to record lows. In an effort to understand this voter apathy I took a look at how our Government functions. This is where I discovered a probable root of the problem.
Cleanup helps but littering still an issue

Cleanup helps but littering still an issue

I am proud to have been part of the Shoreline Cleanup effort that took place in September. We had 257 people take part this year, which is by far the largest turnout on record.
That other dirty 'F' word

That other dirty 'F' word

When I told my husband I was writing a column about the dirty ‘f’ word, he groaned. We’ve been through this one before, but yet the word “feminism” keeps popping up in our household.
Simple act, big benefits

Simple act, big benefits

It is an act that is simple in its execution, but tremendous in its potential. Giving blood, as donors will do next week in a St. Paul clinic, typically takes an hour – an hour to give something that someone in Canada needs every minute of every day.
Ensuring we're prepared for whatever comes our way

Ensuring we're prepared for whatever comes our way

The Town and MD of Bonnyville are encouraging its resident to be prepared for an emergency, in the event something goes awry and you are unexpectedly left looking after yourself, your neighbours and your family.
Rural Alberta could regain voice in health care

Rural Alberta could regain voice in health care

The dust has finally settled in Edmonton with Jim Prentice's cabinet named and the new PC government attempting a return to functionality. What comes with a new government? A whole new set of promises.
Have respect for farmland and livestock when hunting

Have respect for farmland and livestock when hunting

This letter is to hunters and trespassers. Cattle owners respect your right to hunt. They do not expect you to trespass and shoot livestock. If, by accident, you were to shoot some livestock it is up to you to own up.
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