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The day-to-day of life

The day-to-day of life

It is finally warm enough for indulging in my love of outdoor walking, a brief spring stroll. My ears are tuned for birdsong. I’ve seen several of a variety of finch, the ones that I saw often at my house.
Vaccinations key to herd immunity

Vaccinations key to herd immunity

The overall vaccination rate of Albertans is around 81 per cent, according to research conducted in 2017. While many might think that number sufficient to ensure protection, it isn’t.
Be prepared to drive slower during seeding time

Be prepared to drive slower during seeding time

Agricultural producers are busy preparing to plant their crops again. That means commuters who frequent the Cowboy Trail and secondary roads are reminded to exercise caution as heavy equipment hits the road.
Four-year-old spurs garbage cleanup

Four-year-old spurs garbage cleanup

While we were driving through Red Deer earlier this week, my four-year-old son asked, “Why is there so much garbage and why are there so many coffee cups on the side of the road?” I explained that it’s because the snow melted.
Re: roundabout petition deemed insufficient

Re: roundabout petition deemed insufficient

In response to the article headlined "Administration deems roundabout petition insufficient," which appeared in the April 9 edition of the Round Up, I would like to take a moment to clarify a few things.
Alberta voters' time to decide

Alberta voters' time to decide

The 2019 provincial election is a choice for Alberta between two futures: in partisan terms, left or right, and in historic terms, forward or to a conservative restoration.
Calling for a plan to revitalize rural Alberta

Calling for a plan to revitalize rural Alberta

Albertans are proud of their rural and pioneering roots. We celebrate our heritage during the Calgary Stampede, Klondike Days and a hundred other festivals and fairs every summer.
Towns hope for help

Towns hope for help

With the 2019 provincial election vote just a week away, the final outcome remains up in the air, with neither the Jason Kenney United Conservatives nor the Rachel Notley NDP having apparently scored a knockout blow in the campaign.
Alberta voters' time to decide

Alberta voters' time to decide

The 2019 provincial election is a choice for Alberta between two futures: in partisan terms, left or right, and in historic terms, forward or to a conservative restoration. In this period before voting day, all the parties have an eye on the numbers.
Jason Kenney concedes the UCP campaign got off on the wrong foot

Jason Kenney concedes the UCP campaign got off on the wrong foot

Jason Kenney concedes the UCP campaign got off on the wrong foot
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