Opinion

We had a wonderful time at the Bonnyville Gala where I was presented with my Grandfather's Boer War medal. At the Gala, I asked one of the Legion members how I could thank everyone for the celebration of the return of the medal to my family.

On Tuesday Oct. 29 the Edmonton Oilers will host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rexall Place in the second and final meeting between the two teams this season. The last time they met, on Oct. 12, the Leafs came out on top with a 6-5 overtime win.

Hello everybody! Today I'm going to reflect and give my thoughts on something that both confuses and troubles me, as I dissect the voter turnout for last week's municipal election for the Town of Bonnyville. As I'm sitting writing this column at 8 a.

Last week as I checked the weather forecast online, I experienced a moment of excitement when I saw the possibility of the first snowfall of the season.

The election has passed and new councils have formed in Bonnyville, the MD of Bonnyville, Glendon, Cold Lake and in all other municipalities around the province.

The recent train derailment near the village of Gainford, by all accounts was harrowing. When cars containing oil and gas get upended, leak, and catch on fire, there’s little anyone can do to put out the fires - they just have to let them burn.

By the time you read this, you will probably be filled to the brim with turkey, stuffing, potatoes and other Thanksgiving delights.

It's no secret residents of Northeastern Alberta are treated to an abundance of open houses and information sessions at the expense of the oil and gas industry.

This past week I was sitting in the C2 Field House waiting to donate blood when an interesting conversation caught my attention.

St. Paul is a town that thrives on volunteer support. Whether it's running a local sports team or running into a burning building, this community finds its strength in coming together.