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Concentrate behind the wheel

Concentrate behind the wheel

Have you ever dialed a phone while driving? How about texting or setting your GPS? Either one takes your eyes off the road and anything can happen while your eyes are diverted elsewhere.
Bullying should be relegated to bad old days

Bullying should be relegated to bad old days

Editorial Bullying should be relegated to bad old days With educators, staff, parents and other school community stakeholders doing more and more these days to make schools bullying free, the time may soon come when student-on-student abuse will be a
Layton earned respect of Alberta, if not votes

Layton earned respect of Alberta, if not votes

In his time as the leader of the federal New Democratic Party, Jack Layton fought many uphill battles and won. But, sadly, he succumbed to the biggest fight of his life early Monday morning.
Health-care health a long-term challenge

Health-care health a long-term challenge

Health-care health a long-term challenge A newly-released survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association into the health of the nation's medical system has found that many people across Canada believe the system is broken and heading for troubl
Driver distraction law needs added muscle

Driver distraction law needs added muscle

On Thursday Alberta's new and long overdue distracted driving legislation, Bill 16, will come into force. It is being hailed as the toughest distracted driving legislation in Canada.
Artful contrarism lost in scribbling nastiness

Artful contrarism lost in scribbling nastiness

When hotshot salesman Ricky Roma first encounters his mark James Lingk in the classic 1992 move Glengarry Glen Ross he smoothly plays his hand as a consummate professional daring to take risks. “I subscribe to the law of contrary public opinion.
Cartoon unacceptable and immoral

Cartoon unacceptable and immoral

Letter to the editor I am writing this letter in response to the Horn of Africa “cartoon” on page 6 of the August 23, 2011 Olds Albertan.
New face to the Province team: reporter moves over from Didsbury

New face to the Province team: reporter moves over from Didsbury

Hello Innisfail, I’ve decided I will never make it as a column writer. My first assignment when arriving at the Province last week was to punch out a 300-word column introducing myself.
Correction to past is inspiring for the future

Correction to past is inspiring for the future

The smiles have been wide and constant over the past week at the Innisfail Legion. There is a sense that something big has been restored, something that no amount of money could ever buy.
Province's ag industry will be a priority

Province's ag industry will be a priority

For more than 100 years, farmers have been growing families, communities and a future for themselves and Alberta in the rich soil and pasture of this province.
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