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Brian Sutter touched by Blues’ miracle

Brian Sutter touched by Blues’ miracle

Brian Sutter's heart is forever singing the Blues. But the coach of the Innisfail Eagles is not blue by any stretch. In fact, you just might catch him today whistling When the Saints Go Marching In, the original hockey battle song of the St.
Innisfail gets big thumbs-up from American guests

Innisfail gets big thumbs-up from American guests

After reading editor Johnnie Bachusky’s commentary -- We must salute our beautiful dreamers -- in last week's (May 21) paper, I felt compelled to respond.
Help support the Olds Municipal Library

Help support the Olds Municipal Library

This year is the 60 th anniversary of the Olds Municipal Library. When I stopped by the library to pay my membership fee, I was informed that all 2019 membership fees are waived to help celebrate the anniversary. What a pleasant surprise.
Simulated emergency was a reassuring event

Simulated emergency was a reassuring event

Last week, roughly 40 first responders from across Alberta were in the Olds Fire Hall for a couple of days, practising how to handle emergency situations.
Time for a vaping sin tax

Time for a vaping sin tax

Before the 2018 Ontario election, then Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford promised residents a buck a beer. And it is something he was able to deliver on, at least in part.
Corporate tax cuts won’t create jobs

Corporate tax cuts won’t create jobs

Alberta’s new premier Jason Kenney would have us believe that giveaways to billion-dollar corporations will somehow benefit the average person.
Why do people burn books?

Why do people burn books?

The other day, I came across an article about a group of Catholic priests in Poland who held a book burning ceremony and were experiencing backlash as a result.
Staged crash sends clear message

Staged crash sends clear message

We’ve all heard the message loud and clear over the years. Driving under the influence is not just dangerous, but also potentially deadly.
It takes a village to reach a tipping point

It takes a village to reach a tipping point

This has been a remarkable year in Didsbury and the 27th annual Fuel-A-Palooza – also known as Show 'n Shine – was the tipping point for this community’s future growth and development.
Carbon tax war coming

Carbon tax war coming

With the newly elected Jason Kenney United Conservative government set to take its place in the legislature this week, the long-anticipated war over carbon taxes in Alberta and Canada is about to begin.
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