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Stand up and be counted

Stand up and be counted

Actions speak louder than words. That’s the key message Alberta needs to send to the federal government, energy sector investors, and most importantly to oil and gas workers and their families.
Accident prevention a must

Accident prevention a must

As communities across Canada continue to come to grips with the shock and grief of the Humboldt bus tragedy, motorists are reminded of the need for constant vigilance and caution when on the roadways.
Humboldt tragedy like no other for Canada

Humboldt tragedy like no other for Canada

There was an enduring image that always stuck from the gold medal hockey game from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. A rabid Canadian fan was holding a sign that said, "Hockey is Canada's game.
Accountability needed to ensure public confidence

Accountability needed to ensure public confidence

The provincial government has announced that new standards are being put in place for Alberta’s agencies, commissions and boards to ensure public confidence is maintained in those vital organizations.
Alberta’s folly and opportunity

Alberta’s folly and opportunity

The attempt by Premier Rachel Notley, backed by official Opposition Leader Jason Kenney, to put the Trans Mountain project on life support with Alberta cash is folly in the first degree.
Bus tragedy affects us all

Bus tragedy affects us all

I was watching a hockey game and having dinner at a restaurant Friday night when the graphic came on the bottom of the TV screen: Junior hockey team in Saskatchewan involved in bus accident on highway. At that time, I had no idea of the extent of it.
Inaugural Sundre Art Battle a unique experience

Inaugural Sundre Art Battle a unique experience

A dozen artists recently battled head-to-head with brushes for bragging rights before a live audience.
Weird weather and other tales

Weird weather and other tales

We’ve reached the end of the first week of April and still it snows. There have been several nights of near record low temperatures. Those of us who rise early for work wonder if we would have been wise to plug in again.
Humboldt tragedy like no other for Canada

Humboldt tragedy like no other for Canada

There was an enduring image that always stuck from the gold medal hockey game from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. A rabid Canadian fan was holding a sign that said, "Hockey is Canada's game.
When opportunity comes a-knockin’

When opportunity comes a-knockin’

People came from as far away as Calgary and Edmonton to learn more about the Candre Cannabis proposal to construct a medicinal cannabis production facility in Sundre.
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