Opinion

The chatter in our staff room sometimes ends with the teasing words “you’re such a princess.” What was being referenced was the tendency to want the best for ourselves without having to put out any effort. That is a common trait today.

Last week, the federal government announced the country's long-awaited, first-ever national food policy, A Food Policy For Canada: Everyone at the Table.

We would like to thank the volunteers on the Sundre Pro Rodeo’s organizing committee for their hard work to put on one of the best rodeos in the country.

It's pretty tough to wrap one's head around even the basic facts around cancer. Nearly one in two Canadians is expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, while about one in four Canadians is expected to die from cancer.

For some time, I have been following with interest the public debate about disclosing a student’s participation in a GSA to parents.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be facing an uphill battle in the lead-up to the national election this fall. Since being elected in 2015, the Liberal leader has certainly earned some worthwhile criticism.

The Trudeau government prides itself on championing women, but its latest announcement will do little to help the women in this country who need it the most.

Although an expanded Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline would never run through this region, its completion would likely have a large impact on the overall Alberta economy, including in Mountain View and Red Deer counties.

I was dismayed when I read this article, and then went back and reviewed Mayor Terry Leslie’s letter enclosed with the monthly Town of Sundre utility bill. His letter was very transparent and informative on the history of the Sundre Aquaplex.

Sunnyvale trailer park’s infamous growers Julian and Ricky would undoubtedly be jealous at the sight of Sundre’s new cannabis production facility.