Opinion

Pipelines are critical for Alberta, but protests and political opposition throughout the rest of Canada have hampered the ability to get Alberta’s oil products to tidewater.

A few weeks ago, comedian John Oliver devoted some time on his HBO show Last Week Tonight to talking about the depressing financial state of journalism.

It’s the most exciting time of year for St. Paul and community, as the town gets set to bring in the 29th year of Lakeland Rodeo Association finals and all the activities leading up to the finals.

There’s no denying it now. Summer is gone, and cooler temperatures have come back, with subtle hints, followed by a more dramatic drop in temperature over the last couple of days.

A few months ago, Town of St. Paul council was faced with a disgruntled group of about 30 people who came to press council about rumours that Gary Ward was to be fired.

It took me a long time as a young person to develop a love of music. My dad thought anything other than religious music was a waste of time, and pop songs singing about love, loss and life were, if not just garbage, indeed the work of the devil.

Anyone who has been a victim of crime, even if it’s just petty crime, knows how unsettling it can be.

It took about a decade to do it, but after juggling different ideas over the years, considering our options, we finally took the leap and invested in a much-needed family holiday (out of the province, this summer.

It seems like everywhere I turn lately, people are celebrating anniversaries and milestones, the chance to take stock of how life has changed.

It’s been an ambitious year for the NDP government, which has been pushing through with a series of reforms, whether it’s minimum wage increases, a carbon tax, farming occupational health and safety regulations, higher corporate tax rates and more.