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Harnessing the local food movement

Harnessing the local food movement

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.
Justin Trudeau uses Trans Mountain Approval to distract Alberta from Bills C-48 and C-69

Justin Trudeau uses Trans Mountain Approval to distract Alberta from Bills C-48 and C-69

Justin Trudeau uses Trans Mountain Approval to distract Alberta from Bills C-48 and C-69
Pipeline battle far from over

Pipeline battle far from over

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.
Towers can make a ghost town

Towers can make a ghost town

The North American economic base since 1945 of roads, automobiles and oil is the economy that made Alberta rich because of its petroleum reserves.
Rarely matching the original

Rarely matching the original

It’s back to the future with Alberta’s financial books and this time around the sequel is going to be much tougher to pull off than the original.
Thoughts on what makes a father

Thoughts on what makes a father

If I asked my friends what “father” means to them, I would likely get a wide variety of answers. One friend was the end of a large, boisterous family. Another was adopted by an older couple who didn’t believe in discipline of any sort.
Libraries vital to community success

Libraries vital to community success

Alberta’s public libraries are calling on the new United Conservative Party government to continue to provide the vital public institutions with adequate financial support moving forward.
No one should have to fear displaying modest act of affection

No one should have to fear displaying modest act of affection

Imagine being viciously attacked over holding the hand of the person you decided to be with for nothing more than demonstrating the most modest public displays of affection.
Personal attacks unwarranted in democratic process

Personal attacks unwarranted in democratic process

On June 10, members of the Sundre and District Aquatic Society’s board made a second presentation to the Sundre town council.
Doors of discussion swing open

Doors of discussion swing open

The gears of bureaucracy — as everyone knows — often grind slowly, and following due process and diligence can lead to positive progress taking longer than many people might prefer.
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