Opinion

Jan 4, 1989 Round Up file photo New Year’s Day in Sundre was a time for families to spend together. Pictured here are Mr. and Mrs. John Huey, who spent part of the afternoon on Jan.

Just before Christmas the town issued a news release that council had begun to shape its vision for its new four-year mandate by completing a draft strategic plan.

The fall session of the legislature began on Oct. 31.

It has bothered me for several years that there is so much hype for Halloween -- the money spent on decorations, costumes and candy. Don't get me wrong.

The year 2017 has been a year of transition and new beginnings for Penhold. Thanks to all those who let their names stand in the municipal elections out of a desire to make Penhold a better community.

Considering the perpetual state of conflict combined with political instability plaguing many parts of the planet over the past year, we should be able to confidently look back at 2017 in our corner of the world as extremely fortunate.

The provincial government has announced a new initiative aimed at making life better for dementia patients and their families.

As Canadians prepare to celebrate the New Year, the country's provincial and federal governments continue to work on legalizing cannabis.

I hope you all enjoyed a merry Christmas and are gearing up for a prosperous new year. It's now been over two months since myself and the new council were elected and we've begun to lay the groundwork towards a promising and constructive term.

Turns out Canada leads GDP growth among the G7 nations in 2017, and is forecast to retain a strong second place in 2018.