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Justice fairness for all a must

Justice fairness for all a must

Every Albertan, regardless of his or her income, should and must have timely access to legal representation when needed. It is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of the rule of law in Canada.
Gamers rejoice; 'tis the season, already

Gamers rejoice; 'tis the season, already

Nearing the end of October and we are looking at double digit temperatures. Sure, we've had some snow here and there but it looks like we will have a fall here in Central Alberta. October also means Thanksgiving and, of course, Halloween.
When locking up was optional

When locking up was optional

When I read of all the crime occurring in our present age, I am astounded.
Marijuana prohibition ends

Marijuana prohibition ends

One hundred and ten years ago, the federal Opium Act of 1908 banned opium as a recreational drug and created a black market for the drug. Alberta had illicit opium dens, frequently raided by the police.
Business awards support encourages excellence

Business awards support encourages excellence

In these days when the Olds economy is still recovering from the oil price crash of 2014/2015, it's great to see the support provided to organizers of the annual Business Awards Recognition and Celebration.
Short-term pain, long-term gain

Short-term pain, long-term gain

Maintaining capital assets is alone insufficient when striving to entice investments in the municipality.
Turning over a new leaf

Turning over a new leaf

Tomorrow marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in Canada. Following decades of flawed social policy that has created more problems than it ever solved, the cannabis prohibition is finally over. On Wednesday, Oct.
Politics has been realigning

Politics has been realigning

This weekend the Alberta Party will hold its first annual meeting since Stephen Mandel became its leader on Feb. 28, 2018.
Safer drivers, safer roads

Safer drivers, safer roads

Planned changes aimed at improving the training and qualification standards for commercial truck drivers in the province is welcome news for all road users.
Legalized pot is one more danger added to roads

Legalized pot is one more danger added to roads

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