Opinion

Is it possible that oil might some day fuel the breakup of Canada? This has nothing to do with Keystone XL or Northern Gateway, and everything to do with petrodollars, the currency that made Alberta wealthy and might some day make Quebec independent.

Mountain View County and the Town of Didsbury have an agreement that if the former needs to utilize the latter to take custody of an animal a peace officer from Didsbury can head out onto rural territory and take control of the creature.

For many commentators across the country Justin Trudeau's official entry in the Liberal leadership campaign was one that lacked substance. Sure, they noted, he has the legendary name. He is young. He is charismatic.

The Redford government hopes tough new alcohol driving rules that come into effect this week will make Alberta's roads safer by encouraging more motorists to stop mixing liquor and driving.

It was less than a year ago when Greyhound Canada announced drastically reduced service for the Central Alberta corridor.

The Redford government hopes tough new alcohol driving rules that come into effect this week will make Alberta's roads safer by encouraging more motorists to stop mixing liquor and driving.

Like governments at all other levels, the federal Harper Tories' programs and policies are seldom, if ever, universally embraced.

I'd like to comment on the headline story in the Mountain View Gazette on Aug. 6 where Mountain View County (MVC) is being sued for more than $32 million over Netook Crossing.

Tough new federal legislation coming into force this month to protect Canada young people from sex crimes marks a important step forward for communities everywhere, including right here in West Central Alberta.

During the last provincial election Premier Alison Redford was a worrisome force for traditional right-wing ideologues. She was even labeled “leftie” by one national publication.