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Alberta's prosperity depends on small business success

Alberta's prosperity depends on small business success

Small businesses have always been one of the cornerstones of successful rural communities, including those across West Central Alberta.
Alberta's prosperity depends on small business success

Alberta's prosperity depends on small business success

Small businesses have always been one of the cornerstones of successful rural communities, including those across West Central Alberta.
Time to say goodbye, but not so long

Time to say goodbye, but not so long

Innisfail, I have a confession to make – I’ve never been good at goodbyes.
Students face day-to-day drug dangers

Students face day-to-day drug dangers

Last week's tragic overdose death of a Calgary high school student who took the illegal drug ecstasy at a house party highlights the need for students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders everywhere to recognize the real and present danger that
Don't wait for human tragedy to fix dangerous intersections

Don't wait for human tragedy to fix dangerous intersections

An Open Letter to Kevin Good, Paddy Munro and other Mountain View County councillors:You called yourselves ìRural Rootsî and were elected on the platform of listening to rural taxpayers, but have quickly forgotten your commitment in the controversy r
Drunk driving fight must include hospitality industry input

Drunk driving fight must include hospitality industry input

Editorial Drunk driving fight must include hospitality industry input The Redford government has announced plans to toughen up drunk driving penalties in the province, all in an effort to reduce the carnage that impaired motorists continue to cause a
Drunk driving fight must include hospitality industry input

Drunk driving fight must include hospitality industry input

The Redford government has announced plans to toughen up drunk driving penalties in the province, all in an effort to reduce the carnage that impaired motorists continue to cause across this province, including in West Central Alberta.
Crime pays when it benefits victims

Crime pays when it benefits victims

Editorial 11-22 Crime pays when it benefits victims With far too many West Central Alberta families continuing to face the scourge of domestic violence, the province has announced an innovative new program aimed at raising awareness and promoting vio
Love and marriage, and all that other fun stuff

Love and marriage, and all that other fun stuff

Are you nervous yet? It was a question that came early and often from friends and family as the date of November 12 inched closer and closer. After over 34 long years as a bachelor, that was the date I was settling down and getting married.
Crime pays when it benefits victims

Crime pays when it benefits victims

With far too many West Central Alberta families continuing to face the scourge of domestic violence, the province has announced an innovative new program aimed at raising awareness and promoting violence-free communities.
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