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Six months of sports

Six months of sports

Last Thursday I reached six months at the Journal, and while it feels like almost no time has passed at all, it’s pretty incredible how much has happened in this small town since I arrived in August.
Toying with public trust

Toying with public trust

Last week's disclosure by Chief Electoral Officer Brian Fjeldheim of the results of an investigation under the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act is a step in the right direction but it appears to have done little to put the issue of
Reflecting on love

Reflecting on love

This January marked 10 years since my husband and I started dating.
Service that makes you smile

Service that makes you smile

Great service can make even the most stressful of times seem easy. I suffered a flat tire just before the arrival of this past weekend.
A life of love for reading and writing

A life of love for reading and writing

In the spirit of Family Literacy Month, I am going to write about loving to read and write - well, more specifically, learning to read, which for me led to learning to write, which then led to loving to read and eventually loving to write and so on a
Fighting a constant flu

Fighting a constant flu

I don’t think I’m alone in feeling this winter has already proven to be a long, cold, and very sick season.
An idea with little merit

An idea with little merit

Education Minister Jeff Johnson has floated the idea of introducing merit pay for Albertan teachers, an idea which has come up more than once in times past.
Just another bend in the road

Just another bend in the road

As I was casting about for a column topic, I made the mistake of asking my husband for his thoughts. He suggested I write about how wonderful he was. “Are you serious?” I asked skeptically.
Restaurant experience leaves visitors cold

Restaurant experience leaves visitors cold

To the Editor: As some of you probably know, there was recently a hockey tournament held in St. Paul, with visitors from all over.
Omnibus bills - keeping us confused and powerless

Omnibus bills - keeping us confused and powerless

Come take a ride on the omnibus. Where is it going, you ask? First, you'd have to agree to come along and then maybe we'll tell you. Who else is coming? Good question, get on the omnibus and perhaps you'll see.
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