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Hidden homelessness a refreshing concept

Hidden homelessness a refreshing concept

“It's such a rich area.” “We don't really see poverty here.” “People in this area have a lot of money to spend.” Since I've arrived in the Lakeland region I can not count the number of times I've heard these phrases or similar ones.
You get what you vote for

You get what you vote for

Many people were willing to give Premier Jim Prentice the benefit of the doubt, that he was the “real deal” as one local PC candidate hopeful called him, with a leadership campaign that cast Prentice as the white horse riding in to save the beleaguer
One lucky old soul

One lucky old soul

Every so often, we are all confronted with the fact of aging.
Tough but fair action needed to cut waste

Tough but fair action needed to cut waste

To the Editor: Premier Prentice has now stated publicly, as pertains to Alberta's impending budget imbalances, that firstly, 50 per cent of provincial spending currently goes to public sector wages and benefits, secondly, that Alberta's public servic
Canadiens, you made us proud

Canadiens, you made us proud

To the Editor: Through the pages of the St. Paul Journal, I would like to express sincere thanks to the entire St. Paul Jr. B Canadians organization for a most enjoyable 2014/15 hockey season.
Hockeyville contest is confusing

Hockeyville contest is confusing

It started out as a way to shine the spotlight on the most passionate, hockey-driven communities, and has turned into a search for the most broken-down, decrepit arenas in the country. I am not too sure what is the contest really about anymore, and I don't think I am alone.
PC nomination process an embarassment for local committee

PC nomination process an embarassment for local committee

What a whirlwind of a month it has been for the Lakeland. A month full of news. A month full of controversy.
Hockey is back

Hockey is back

Parking space near the Clancy Richard Arena was sparse on Saturday night, and the home side of the arena stands was filled with loud and lively fans, cheering on the local Jr. B hockey team.
Simple solution for complicated problem

Simple solution for complicated problem

It must be hard to be the government of Alberta, what with so many billions of dollars to handle, so many departments to juggle. I know I wouldn't want the job.
Make use of eyes and ears you already pay for

Make use of eyes and ears you already pay for

To the Editor: Concerning the recent proposal for the Town to hire a private security firm to supplement its police coverage, local business persons and all tax payers should consider the following facts.
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