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The impacts of forest fire smoke

The impacts of forest fire smoke

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.
Everything to do with politics

Everything to do with politics

As a result of the #MeToo movement, past sexual transgressions are haunting high-profile men. How many is anyone's guess but the list is probably long. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the latest casualty.
Weighing the benefits of the Trans Mountain Pipeline

Weighing the benefits of the Trans Mountain Pipeline

The $7.4-billion, 1,150-kilometre-long Trans Mountain Pipeline (TMX) twinning project has dominated our national news agenda for what feels like ages now. There are valid points on both sides of the argument to build versus not build it.
Right care needed in the right way

Right care needed in the right way

The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) welcomes Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman’s recent assertion that “we definitely have a need for more long-term care and supportive living options throughout the province.
Statues are symbols, not history

Statues are symbols, not history

Claiming that removing statues of historically controversial figures somehow erases history is frankly highly intellectually disingenuous.
Celebrating the Sundre hospital’s legacy

Celebrating the Sundre hospital’s legacy

The story of the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre is one of unwavering community spirit, commitment and collaboration.
Praising the therapeutic joy of hens

Praising the therapeutic joy of hens

I am writing a letter to the editor regarding my frustration with the urban hen situation in Innisfail. I am the proud owner of four hens that reside at my sister's acreage outside of Innisfail. I would love to be able to bring my pet hens home.
Chickened out over fowl

Chickened out over fowl

From cats to chickens the town now sees itself on the cusp of yet another pet controversy.
Pot questions still remain

Pot questions still remain

With recreational cannabis set to become legal in Canada in less than two months, businesses are gearing up across the province and elsewhere to meet an expected new demand for pot.
B.C. Wildfires' toaster chokes Alberta and Saskatchewan with smoke

B.C. Wildfires' toaster chokes Alberta and Saskatchewan with smoke

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