Opinion - Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Elk Point, Lac La Biche, St. Paul

OPINION: Water as the memory-keeper

I got the chance to interview a dazzling lady who works as a sound healer in the community, Nikki Zahara.

Jan 28, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

OPINION: Reading by listening

It’s no secret that in our modern, technologically-driven age, the average person spends considerably more time in front of various screens.

Jan 21, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Real, human conversations

The importance of a good conversation seems to be lost on many lately. With so many ways to communicate, and the ease of typing a text or email, we sometimes forget to speak to one another.

Jan 21, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

One week at a time: goals are far more achievable than resolutions

There are no doubt many out there who are still making New Year’s resolutions, and many of them either forget what they resolved, or give up on them within a few weeks into the year.

Jan 16, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

New year, new opportunities

Out with the old and in with the new, as the old saying goes. For many people, the end of a year and the outlook of a new one brings hope for the future, including new opportunities and the possibility that things are going to get better.

Jan 6, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Reaction to reactors shouldn’t be a surprise

Fallout from reactors in Lakeland needs to be met head-on

Dec 31, 2024 11:48 AM Read more >

Thank you - it has been a 32-year privilege

I've been a proud journalist in one of Alberta's biggest news areas for 32 years. Now I'm off to find a new story.

Dec 30, 2024 8:56 AM Read more >

A newspaper that's always been there

Growing up in St. Paul, the St. Paul Journal building on main street was a staple and a constant in my memories. Back then, the building definitely looked different than it does now.

Dec 24, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

To all

Goodwill doesn't have a political stripe or personal bias

Dec 23, 2024 12:56 PM Read more >

Uncle Sam wants you

Recently, the social media world went crazy after president-elect Donald Trump suggested, in jest, of course, that Canada should become the 51st state, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being its governor.

Dec 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >