Opinion

On Oct. 23, 2018, Didsbury town council approved dipping into the water reserve fund to withdraw $159,771 to help pay for the Butte upgrades.

Historian Fernand Braudel, who wrote his university thesis in a Nazi prisoner of war camp for French soldiers, taught that history moves slowly.

We knew it was coming: winter, snowdrifts and howling winds. No matter how much foresight we have, it still takes us by surprise. The chatter at work was all about the weather.

Progressives, and some conservatives, have largely stymied President Donald Trump on getting his wall across the U.S. southern border built.

I would like to commend all the people who came out for the Bells of Peace ceremony on Nov. 11. It was a great turnout with over 100 people. You made it all worthwhile. I would also like to commend those who helped make this such a successful event.

By John Muscedere Prevailing wisdom states that more is better -- and it's no different when it comes to our expectation of medical treatments.

We have recently relocated to live in Sundre. We had our first opportunity to hike the Snake Hill Recreation Area — a natural landmark that is preserved for the continued enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The history of Alberta politics has two kinds of leaders: wreckers and builders. Its deeply rooted populism nurtures bombastic wreckers who attack and demolish the old political order and worn-out parties.

As most Sundre and surrounding area residents are by now no doubt well aware, the municipal council has decided to close the recycling centre on Dec. 31.

Provided support for the annual Sundre Hospital Legacy Gala continues to remain strong, the community could well see the construction of a new facility get underway sooner rather than later.