Opinion

Following is a statement issued by Premier Rachel Notley after the Federal Court of Appeal quashed approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project. It's edited by the Albertan to fit the space available.

It’s very easy, if you’ve never experienced an abusive relationship, to question why a survivor didn’t leave the situation sooner.

It’s that time of year again. Summer is starting to wind down, kids are heading back to school and the Innisfail Weekend of Wheels returns. This year, the two-day family event falls on Sept. 8 and 9.

Air quality alerts, impacts on health and effects on tourism and agriculture are just the beginning of the story about this summer’s forest fires.

With the 2018-19 school year getting underway across the region, many students are probably looking forward to spending good times with their friends and colleagues over the coming months.

In the horticulture industry, it’s been called the perfect storm. As we have all witnessed, the last three growing seasons in the Sundre area have been rather difficult.

Reconciliation is a popular word in Canada these days, especially in relation to Indigenous people. By reconciling with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, the hope is that we can put the past behind us and move forward to a better future.

Albertans are mad as hell. You should be. As has been widely reported, last week the Federal Court of Appeal quashed the federal cabinet’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline.

As children head back to class today following summer break, chances are their minds are preoccupied with a plethora of thoughts.