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Keeping balance in the midst of chaos

Keeping balance in the midst of chaos

After last week’s devastating events in Dallas, I once again noticed an influx of extreme posts on social media, and the need for some people to simply breath and step away from what can often be a very overwhelming place – Facebook.
Housing project a priority

Housing project a priority

When oil production was at its peak in Alberta over the last few years, it was difficult, if not to say impossible, for people to find affordable housing or rentals in the community of St. Paul.
A lament for Ezekiel

A lament for Ezekiel

Most parents would do anything to protect their child, to suffer pain or punishment to prevent their child from feeling the same.
United we stand

United we stand

National Aboriginal Day on June 21 became a full week of events in St. Paul and Saddle Lake, beginning with ceremonies in St. Paul and area schools, and ending with the vibrancy of Saddle Lake’s annual powwow this past weekend.
A reminder to appreciate our normal

A reminder to appreciate our normal

If ever there was a time where I’ve really noticed how my husband and I have a very clear reversal from what many might consider more traditional “roles,” it’s been the past few days.
Kissel concert reminds us to dream big

Kissel concert reminds us to dream big

It took just a couple days to physically transform the Jaycee ballpark into a top-notch concert facility, and within a few hours on Saturday night, the field was filled with thousands of people, ready to enjoy a night out, celebrating a whack of loca
A People Kind of Place? Absolutely.

A People Kind of Place? Absolutely.

Occasionally, I will hear people laugh about the Town of St. Paul motto – “A People Kind of Place,” and scoff that it’s nothing of the sort. Sure, in St.
Step up and make change happen

Step up and make change happen

Property taxes are a sore subject every year in municipalities as wide and varied as the City of Edmonton to the Town of St. Paul to the Village of Vilna.
Summer months require extra care and caution on roadways

Summer months require extra care and caution on roadways

Typically, it’s the white-out, ice falling from the sky, windy blizzard conditions that make Albertans think of dangerous roads, with most people in the routine of leaving the house a few minutes early when it’s cold out to arrive at a location on ti
Calm, cool and rational

Calm, cool and rational

The Wildrose party has found itself facing some turmoil of late, after a couple of missteps put the party in the news for reasons leader Brian Jean would much rather have avoided.
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