Opinion

Editorial The shocking defection of nine of its MLAs, including former leader Danielle Smith, to the Prentice PCs is a heavy and unprecedented blow for the Wildrose party.

Editorial The defection of Danielle Smith and eight other Wildrose MLAs to the ruling Progressive Conservatives is a stunning victory for the Prentice Tories, a shocking defeat for the Wildrose, and an unprecedented opportunity for the NDP and Libera

It's the most wonderful time of the year.Christmas is a time to give and a time to spend with family, friends and loved ones. It's the little things that count at Christmastime.

The spirit of giving generous is alive and vibrant in Innisfail.

When Albertans elect MLAs to represent them in the Legislature, they do so with the hope that those same elected officials will conduct the government's business with integrity and openness.

When Albertans elect MLAs to represent them in the legislature, they do so with the hope that those same elected officials will conduct the government's business with integrity and openness.

Brian Sutter is a man who loves heroes. The head coach of the Innisfail Eagles is also a passionate man who loathes all notions of losing. And last week he lost big time, as did millions of other Canadians.

A few months back, I met a single mom who was busy raising a very large family. We started spending time together, and one day we were chit-chatting and the topic of Christmas came up.

While the Town of Sundre's new two-year budgeting cycle has some redeeming qualities, it is an ill-conceived plan that makes it practically unnecessary to hold municipal elections in 2017.

The effort by Alberta's Tory government to walk the tightrope between supporters of Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) and those who are leery of them has now literally made the government -- and by extension, the province -- a laughingstock.