Opinion

The latest hot button issue getting the masses all riled up is the question of sanctuary cities, and while on one level the idea has merit there are also serious questions that need to be put on the table.

Re: Government defends carbon tax, Olds Albertan, Feb. 14. I find it quite amusing that Mr. Wittmeier, and the government he represents, base what they are doing in regards to global warming on their opinion. But I guess that is all they can do.

Regardless of whether Sundre's council chooses to pursue the provision of broadband through a municipally- or privately-owned network, one thing remains undeniably crystal clear.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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