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Trade quagmire in the age of Trump

Trade quagmire in the age of Trump

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations continue to roller-coaster. The United States administration is now in senior level one-on-one NAFTA talks with Mexico.
Family favourites remembered

Family favourites remembered

Over the course of the year we don’t seem to have the impetus to get together as much anymore. When dad was alive and mom was more like herself, we spent many enjoyable events together, often at the church hall.
Green - a Character Sketch!

Green - a Character Sketch!

Ya! That's his name! Because! He's Green! Ya know! In the spring, as you see a grain field turning into a beautiful shimmering carpet, yer seeing Green — one of the associates doing the best for others.
No controlling Mother Nature

No controlling Mother Nature

If nothing else, events this week show that despite mankind’s best efforts to regulate all aspects of life, Mother Nature won’t be controlled.
Canada shouldn’t be importing oil

Canada shouldn’t be importing oil

Canada imported over 35.5 million barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia in 2017, according to stats released by the National Energy Board.
The new food retailing boom

The new food retailing boom

Meal kits are sweeping across North America. It's the perfect trend for consumers who want to be empowered by cooking but still need convenience. Canada has just under 20 significant players already.
Pushing limits helps get to know them

Pushing limits helps get to know them

Sweltering 34 C sun baked heat exacerbated by stiflingly hazy smoke-filled mountain air with only occasional breezes and certain shady areas to offer any minutiae of relief. Nearly 14 kilometres on a trail from the Mt.
Branding only a part of the battle

Branding only a part of the battle

Successfully branding Sundre as an appealing destination for people to explore is only part of a bigger marketing battle.
The threat of nuclear war

The threat of nuclear war

Since January, the doomsday clock has been at two minutes to midnight, the closest ever to nuclear war, thanks to the rhetoric exchanged between North Korea and the U.S.
Pot questions remain

Pot questions 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.
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