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Joke news: a frustrating reality for journalists

Joke news: a frustrating reality for journalists

Over the past few weeks I have noticed more and more fake or “joke” news stories popping up across the Internet.
Drivers need to be wary

Drivers need to be wary

In last week’s edition of the St. Paul Journal, the front-page story discussed the town’s decision to move forward with installing photo radar within town limits.
The peewee boys of summer

The peewee boys of summer

The end of June marked the end of the Lakeland baseball season, and after coaching ball for the first time in my life with the local peewees, I can say I’m already excited to get back out on the diamond next year.
Why fine homeless?

Why fine homeless?

Dear Editor, This is a letter in response to the article concerning loitering in St. Paul as published in the July 1 issue of The Journal.
Healthy living challenge brings awareness all aspects of health

Healthy living challenge brings awareness all aspects of health

This summer marked the inaugural running of the Honour Our Men triathlon challenge in Kehewin – an event aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of men's health and being proactive in addressing and maintaining the physical, mental, emotional,
Bite for the cup

Bite for the cup

Well, we're approaching week four of the 2014 Fifa World Cup and I think it's safe to say that we've pretty much seen it all at this point. We've been entertained, we've been surprised and, this past week especially, we've been disgusted.
No summer for shut-ins

No summer for shut-ins

By the time you read this I will be somewhere in Meadow Lake, Sask. I will have probably finished my last beer, canoed to the point where my arms are ready to quit, and put out the campfire. I will in all likelihood, be preparing to return home.
Don't be so quick to judge

Don't be so quick to judge

The Northern Gateway pipeline is certainly a contentious issue, with many seeing it as a boon for the Canadian economy, allowing more oil extracted in Alberta to reach markets off the west coast, while many others view the environmental and social ri
Hooray for summer break

Hooray for summer break

On Sunday evening, as we were getting into our truck after spending the majority of the day outside, my seven-year-old son sighed, and said the words that I’m sure the majority of us really do not want to hear quite yet. “I wish it was winter.
The forgotten region

The forgotten region

During my 14 months in Bonnyville there has been one constant fight I have witnessed: the fight to bring relevance to the region.
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