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Myron Thompson

Myron Thompson

Myron Thompson is seeking re-election as a councillor and can be reached at 403-638-3024. I moved here in 1968 with my wife Dorothy, baby no. 1 Myron Jr., one month old, with baby no. 2 born in Sundre in 1973.
Pull over for emergency vehicles

Pull over for emergency vehicles

I would like to send out a reminder to all those people that were in too big a hurry today (Oct. 8) to pull over and stop for the emergency vehicles trying to make it through town on Highway 27.
No place for "loaded dice" in Alberta

No place for "loaded dice" in Alberta

The fight over Alberta resource development – and in particular over the future of the province's oilsands – has heated up once again with the release of a landmark court ruling.
Task force has important job ahead

Task force has important job ahead

Editorial A recently formed provincial task force that will be reviewing the roles and responsibilities of Alberta's teachers over the next three months has a big job ahead.
Concerns raised about students' 'random rampage'

Concerns raised about students' 'random rampage'

It seems that the willful damage to property this year by college students is on the rise. Having been growing and tending to a front hedge for 25 years means nothing to students walking home from the bars. This fall has brought much damage.
New strategy and development officer not a good idea

New strategy and development officer not a good idea

Town of Olds CAO Norm McInnis will please forgive those of us that don't share his enthusiasm for the creation of the new “strategy and development officer” position for Larry Wright. Mr.
Health care remains top issue

Health care remains top issue

Editorial Although the next provincial election is still three years away, the Redford Tories will need to start doing a much better job overseeing and running the province's health-care system – or face public backlash now and consequences at the po
Suicide is more common than people think

Suicide is more common than people think

I would like to take a moment to commend the community for coming together and participating in Call to Action's ‘Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope' on Sept. 10, as part of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Eagles deservedcouncil's blessing

Eagles deservedcouncil's blessing

The Innisfail Eagles are already rolling up their sleeves and getting to work weeks before the first puck is even dropped for the season. Eagles brass is busy in the community building up enthusiasm in their quest for an Allan Cup.
Writer takes issue with story about horse killed in crash

Writer takes issue with story about horse killed in crash

Concerning your article in the Olds Albertan on Aug. 20, 2013, titled "Two Injured in Crash that Killed Horse." Friends and family of the two people involved in the horrible accident consider your news report to be in very poor taste.
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