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Liberal era far from over

Liberal era far from over

With a full week of rodeo events and fun ahead, I wonder if any local politicians or campaigning PC leadership candidates are about to make any bold statements.
Layton's legacy will live on for years to come

Layton's legacy will live on for years to come

Only months after leading the federal New Democratic Party to its greatest victory in its proud history and only weeks after announcing he was taking a leave from politics to engage in a second battle against cancer, Jack Layton passed away early Mon
Adopting a dog can improve more lives than one

Adopting a dog can improve more lives than one

I had the combined opportunity and misfortune to stop by the Bonnyville SPCA this week, and was given a tour of the dog kennels.
Multiculturalism works in St. Paul

Multiculturalism works in St. Paul

I have just returned from a two-week holiday and while holidays are nice, it’s always nice to return home as well. One of the things I like the most about living in the St. Paul area is the multicultural flavour of the community.
The party Jack Layton built

The party Jack Layton built

The country awoke to news early Monday morning that Jack Layton died peacefully in his sleep succumbing to cancer. Friend and political foe alike will miss the NDP leader for his vital contribution to Canadian politics.
Why be nice?

Why be nice?

Please bring it back. It's not yours. It means far more to us. Please bring it back. We'll turn our backs, no police. We just want the sentimental items returned to us. Please do it out of the kindness of your hearts. You made a mistake.
Kudos to Pontiacs for pushing education

Kudos to Pontiacs for pushing education

Last week, Matt Montesano became the eighth Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiac to commit to attend a post-secondary institution.
The futile search for a bear that no longer exists

The futile search for a bear that no longer exists

It was one of those rare warm sunny days, the office was quiet, and then the call came in – there's a bear on the loose! After racing over to the reported site, one journalist stayed in the car preparing the camera, while the other got out, approache
Making room for lawn gnomes

Making room for lawn gnomes

Since the beginning of time (well, 2005), my mother has been engaged in a passive-aggressive battle of wills with her neighbour over the condition of her lawn.
Summer debate

Summer debate

The summer has been sizzling with something, and not just barbecuing. The summer of 2011 has been filled with not only sunny skies, heavy downpours and mosquitoes but also lots of political debate.
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