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Wealth gap keeps growing

Wealth gap keeps growing

As if we needed additional proof that trickle-down is a spectacularly dismal policy failure that merely fuels income inequality, a report has emerged that eight human beings own as much wealth as more than three billion people around the world.
Wider focus for Citizens For Innisfail

Wider focus for Citizens For Innisfail

Our delegation, Citizens For Innisfail, met with the mayor and council at their regular meeting on Jan.
Chamber president's views only half the story

Chamber president's views only half the story

It has always been evident that those behind the production of the Olds Albertan are clearly not left-wing policy fans; however the last two editions of the Albertan read more like a Sun Media product, or even worse, a Wildrose pamphlet you picked up
CAO criticism' 'grossly unfair'

CAO criticism' 'grossly unfair'

With the new year now well underway, we're beginning to settle into what's proving to be another busy year for the town. We've had strong attendance at recent council meetings, which has been great to see.
Common sense and a bewildering tax notice

Common sense and a bewildering tax notice

Last spring I received our land taxes. I noticed what I thought was a huge mistake. Our taxes on one of our properties had gone up 923 per cent. Yes, that's nine hundred and twenty-three per cent.
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Qualifications more important than home address

Qualifications more important than home address

Following the Town of Sundre's announcement that its chief administrative officer had retired and that a firm would be hired to help find a replacement, many residents have expressed the opinion that municipal staff should reside in the community.
What is broadband Internet?

What is broadband Internet?

As Sundre officials investigate potential business plans to introduce broadband Internet, it is becoming clear a number of people in the area have lingering questions about precisely what the proposed infrastructure even is.
Humane society starts fundraising campaign

Humane society starts fundraising campaign

The Wild Rose Humane Society (WRHS) has purchased land and a building in Didsbury to create an animal shelter. We would like to thank all of our volunteers and donors who have contributed over the years to help make this purchase possible.
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