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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
Strange goings-on at Portage College

Strange goings-on at Portage College

To the Editor: Strange goings-on these days over at Portage College campus in St. Paul, early in the reign of newly appointed President Trent Keough. Consider the following: On Nov.
Frustration mounts over Evergreen

Frustration mounts over Evergreen

To the Editor: My frustration with Evergreen continues. I have expressed these very concerns with Evergreen Regional Waste Management Services Commission and the County of St. Paul and Town of St. Paul councils.
Remember the Holodomor

Remember the Holodomor

Many cultures and nationalities have dark tragedies woven into their roots and history that they will forever remember and pass down through generations.
STRIP open house should have been in a town hall format

STRIP open house should have been in a town hall format

It is often said that first impressions are everything and a new company's way of introducing a controversial experimental project to the community is no exception.
Bonnyville football building for the future

Bonnyville football building for the future

The Bonnyville Bandits have only been around since 2008 but in that short time the team has already made a big difference in the local football system.
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