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Globalization's reputation tainted

Globalization's reputation tainted

Many of the new U.S. president's supporters have rightfully expressed a deep-rooted concern about the rise of corporate greed and cronyism that has many people feeling left woefully behind.
Worth the risk for Wildrose?

Worth the risk for Wildrose?

A merger of the Wildrose and the Progressive Conservative Parties (PCs) to create a new right-wing challenge to the ruling NDP may have the support of the majority of Albertans, according to a recent poll.
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Deflating bullies with courage

Deflating bullies with courage

Throughout history there are great examples of how courage and conviction of principles, especially those embracing love, kindness and tolerance for all, will always deflate or beat the bullies.
Battling bewildering county tax law in the grey area

Battling bewildering county tax law in the grey area

A few weeks ago (Jan. 17 Province - letter to the editor) I proclaimed my displeasure about an unfair tax that was being levied by Red Deer County for private camping.
Snowmobile, quad ban criticized by resident

Snowmobile, quad ban criticized by resident

Olds Snowmobile Club president Lyle Statham wrote the following letter to the government of Alberta in response to its decision to ban snowmobiles and quads from the Castle Provincial Park and the Castle Wildland Provincial Park in southwestern Alber
Sundre in the right riding

Sundre in the right riding

As a provincial commission investigates making potential changes to Alberta's electoral ridings ahead of the next election because of an increasing population, a difference of opinion emerged between Sundre's mayor and Mountain View County's reeve.
U.S. president's travel ban trumped

U.S. president's travel ban trumped

The new U.S president's travel ban has been trumped.
Overdose treatment measure welcome

Overdose treatment measure welcome

With almost 400 Albertans killed by opioid overdoses in 2016, the province's latest efforts to prevent future deaths should be welcome news for all communities.
Town at the crossroads on growth

Town at the crossroads on growth

Stuck between significant growth in Olds and spectacular numbers in both Penhold and Springbrook, Innisfail finds itself facing the big question of what does the town want to become.
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