Opinion

News that wait times at Alberta hospitals are on the downswing is good news for patients, their families and health-care providers – and perhaps proof that the general public can sometimes still have an impact on government action.

When local parents began a journey four years ago to bring a French Immersion program into Innisfail’s École St.

Animals and their devoted humans across the country have finally received some good news from a government in Canada. British Columbia announced last week it was bringing in the toughest animal protection laws anywhere in the country.

Source Code: three and a half stars Rated: PG-13 for violence and coarse language Source Code is like Groundhog Day on speed. It grips you by the throat from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until ninety-three minutes later.

Regarding story, “Candidates throw hat in ring for May 2 election – Province, March 29, why are only four candidates running in this area? The media keeps telling us that the ' Bloc' under Duceppe is a national party and their leader is to take part

A new multi-stakeholder pilot project aimed at making sure babies and small children are protected and sheltered from family violence is a very worthwhile initiative that should be expanded across the province as soon as possible.

Re: Alberta government announcement on the new Renewable Fuels Standard. It is difficult to be excited about what appears to be another feel-good announcement for the energy sector in Alberta.

As a volunteer firefighter for the Thorsby Fire Department and the Alberta director for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) I have seen firsthand the dedication of volunteer firefighters and their positive impact on the lives of

With spring now officially here, our government is moving forward with road construction and maintenance across the province. In fact, a number of highway projects are ready to begin in Central Alberta for the 2011 construction season.

There is no such thing as “us and them.” Innisfail Mayor Jim Romane made that declaration last Thursday night at a meeting of more than 20 downtown business people.