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Memory Lane

Memory Lane

Aug. 31, 1977. With the Labour Day weekend approaching, Dr. Hugh Horner, deputy premier and minister of transportation, issued an appeal to Alberta drivers to use the highways with care during this last holiday weekend of the summer season.
Police-manufactured terror a disgrace to otherwise honourable service

Police-manufactured terror a disgrace to otherwise honourable service

A B.C. couple was recently exonerated from terror charges stemming from a 2013 incident after a judge determined evidence clearly showed authorities had entrapped the two.
Sundre hospital's palliative care gardens "a hidden gem"

Sundre hospital's palliative care gardens "a hidden gem"

I recently spent time in the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre. The biggest pleasure of my stay was spending time in the palliative care gardens. This garden is a hidden gem located just off the sunroom.
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Improving Sundre arena a step in the right direction

Improving Sundre arena a step in the right direction

Rejoice, local hockey and figure skating fans! Recent upgrades to the Sundre arena represent a significant improvement for the aging facility.
Free roaming horse contraception pilot program run by skilled volunteers

Free roaming horse contraception pilot program run by skilled volunteers

I would like to respond to the Aug. 16 letter “Horse contraception programs” in the Round Up written by Murray Bates. While it is encouraging that Mr.
When indoctrination veils itself as free will

When indoctrination veils itself as free will

Where is the line drawn between choice and coercion? At what point is a person's decision the result of free will as opposed to a lifetime of indoctrination? Many husbands in Iran recently launched a social media campaign to express solidarity with t
Deficit larger than thought

Deficit larger than thought

There's no doubt that 2015-16 was a bad year for Alberta's public finances. And with the release of the provincial government's 2015-16 annual report, we now know just how bad it was.
Never take away hope

Never take away hope

With the provincewide economy still battered with no appreciable recovery in sight, Central Alberta, including Innisfail, needs some days when a piece of good economic news will at least give hope for better days ahead.
The importance of keeping capital local

The importance of keeping capital local

Although Sundre's commercial vacancy rates are relatively very low, many businesses are still struggling to make ends meet. Many factors have led to a very tough market.
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