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Different view of the cage

Different view of the cage

After reading my colleague Brandon MacLeod's comments on the topic of a mixed-martial arts event in an opinion piece in last week's Nouvelle, I thought I'd try to bring another view to the cage.
Recycling not a magic bullet

Recycling not a magic bullet

It’s often hard to predict what will spur reader outrage or community feedback on a particular story, but the issue of recycling seems to have touched a nerve with some people, following a Town of St.
Christmas traditions' meaning murky, but meaningful

Christmas traditions' meaning murky, but meaningful

“Christmas is just plain weird.
It is better to give than to receive.

It is better to give than to receive.

I heard one of my teachers say a long time ago that the real measure of a man (or woman) is not in what he (or she) takes, but in what he (or she) contributes to society.
Portage College metes out harsh justice

Portage College metes out harsh justice

To the Editor: Singapore has a worldwide reputation for tough justice. The standing joke is you can be sentenced to death there for chucking chewing gum on the street.
Save the raccoons

Save the raccoons

An article I wrote this week about raccoons in the area enlightened me on some of the differences between wildlife in Alberta and Ontario, where I'm from originally.
Workbook deserves response it got

Workbook deserves response it got

The Land Use Framework has taken a beating lately locally. One of the biggest complaints raised is about the consultation process, which was flawed at best, and a disaster at worst.
Health care crumbling mess

Health care crumbling mess

Albertans have a big bone to pick about health care in this province, and that bone is tougher to swallow than any cookie, even though both share in common the fact they’re impossible to put down.
Tis the season of generosity

Tis the season of generosity

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with snow on the ground and decorations in businesses and stores. This weekend, at our house, we did our tree decorating with hot chocolate and Christmas carols.
AHS contradicts itself on value of home-cooked meals

AHS contradicts itself on value of home-cooked meals

To the Editor: Alberta Health Services (AHS) recently did a news release regarding the “improvements” that will be made to the Provincial 21 Day Menu Plan which is in place in all publicly owned hospitals and long term care centres of 125 beds or les
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