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Fine unsafely loaded trucks

Fine unsafely loaded trucks

An easy and quick method to boost revenues for the Town of Sundre would be to enforce the municipality’s bylaw No. 789, which in part states: “13.
An issue many care about

An issue many care about

Re: Losing prime farmland: Albertans are concerned, p. 28, Feb. 27 Gazette While it is excellent to read in the Gazette that Dr.
Turning investors away at the door

Turning investors away at the door

Confidence in Canada as a destination for business spending is in steep decline. Given the importance of business investment and entrepreneurship to prosperity, the federal government should be concerned. But by all accounts, they’re not.
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Opinion Cartoon

St. Marguerite's journey through Lent

St. Marguerite's journey through Lent

At St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School we prepare for Easter through the Christian practice of Lent. This year, Lent began on Feb. 14 (Ash Wednesday) and ends on March 29 (Holy Thursday).
Levy funding well used

Levy funding well used

New provincial funding to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions is being welcomed by various stakeholders.
Light finally shines for responsible planning

Light finally shines for responsible planning

For more than three and a half hours on March 12 citizens passionately addressed town council. Each respectfully gave their point of view. Members of council in turn respectfully listened. In the end it was unanimous.
Crime fighting measures applauded

Crime fighting measures applauded

The provincial government's announcement that it plans to spend $10 million to hire more RCMP officers, civilian staff and Crown prosecutors in the province is welcome news -- especially if those new employees help reduce crime here.
Government must rein in spending

Government must rein in spending

The Alberta government recently released its third-quarter fiscal update . While the update contains some good news about the economy, the outlook for provincial finances remains dire. The government expects a $9.
Trade wars and food fights

Trade wars and food fights

The ugly face of protectionism is slowly making its way across the globe. With trade wars looming on several fronts, including in the agri-food sector, Canada's federal government seems resolved to lose.
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