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Ashley's Anecdotes

Ashley's Anecdotes

To mark our two-year anniversary for living in Alberta, my boyfriend Chris and I headed out in our truck (the Albertan way) on an exploration of the province.
Town hall a chance to hold government to task

Town hall a chance to hold government to task

The federal Conservatives’ omnibus bill raised several eyebrows as it pushed through a raft of changes last month, such as raising the eligibility age of Old Age Security, reforming the employment insurance system and overhauling environmental protec
Heat rises and the skies are falling

Heat rises and the skies are falling

I lay on the floor in a puddle, moving as little as possible while the sweat dripped in my eyes. Temperatures were close to 50 degrees, and the humidity added to the oppressive nature of the beast that was India in the summer.
Basking in the heat of summer

Basking in the heat of summer

While sitting in +30 degrees Celsius heat, a cool breeze finally coming through the window after the sun has been down for a good hour, I realized that the one topic on everyone’s minds right now (if they’re awake and not sleeping) is the weather.
Loss of forests shouldn't become normal

Loss of forests shouldn't become normal

To the Editor, We here in Canada have an enormous abundance of land and space, but that doesn’t mean we can afford to mismanage what we have. I was pleased to receive a survey in the mail this past week from the County of St.
Thoughts on twinning 881

Thoughts on twinning 881

To the Editor: This letter is in regards to the story, MLA’s report recommends twinning of Highway 881, in the July 3 edition of the St. Paul Journal. The issue in question is the route that 881 takes going north from St. Paul.
From shore to shore: swimming across Moose Lake

From shore to shore: swimming across Moose Lake

Sometimes, an idea seems better in theory than in practice. When I pledged to swim across Moose Lake earlier this spring with a friend of mine, the idea seemed noble and grand.
Optics surrounding hiring questionable

Optics surrounding hiring questionable

It’s official - yet another councillor is leaving Town of St. Paul’s council chambers for a position as a Town of St. Paul employee. This time, Gary Ward will be taking up the recreation director position, left by Scott Walker.
Moving Lock, Stock and Barrel

Moving Lock, Stock and Barrel

After over six months of rodeos, town and county meetings, a provincial election, high school sports games, cups of coffee from McDonalds and Tim Hortons, one week without said drink, and a baby of the month story, I have officially moved on.
Things to see and do this Canada Day

Things to see and do this Canada Day

Don't like perogies? Have something against rodeo? Don't know a graduate? Have no fear, this weekend, there's a festival for those of us who need a generic festival, one that doesn't celebrate calorie-laden food, western culture, or the academic achi
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