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Recently, while attempting to interview people about a matter of importance, I heard the same answer in several different forms. “I don’t like what they’re doing,” people told me, “but I’m afraid of what else they might take away.” People…
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Albertans have spoken loud and clear! At least for now! The approximate 75 per cent of voters who cast their ballots Oct. 19 to deny pursuing separation from Canada proves conditions are far from being bad enough to pursue leaving…
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Small businesses serve an important role in communities, particularly those in small communities in rural and northern regions. While big-box stores in cities can offer consumers lower prices and greater selection, small businesses benefit small communities and need local support…
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To the Editor: The Peace River Energy Alliance (PREA) contracted, at great taxpayer expense, Summit PCG (Jake Pastore), a communications and planning specialist from Ontario, with experience in promoting the nuclear industry, to develop a POSITION PAPER titled “Building Social…
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To the Editor: In last weeks paper Brenda Coulombe wrote a letter to the editor in support of our Centre as she knew that we had reached out to the Town of High Prairie for financial support. We truly appreciate…
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Most people will agree with the statement, “When it comes to business, government shouldn’t be picking winners and losers.” Unfortunately, it almost can’t be helped. Even with the best of intentions, governments everywhere still blunder and stumble into unintentional bonuses…
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More of the same old, same old! Peace River – Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says he endorses a plan by fellow Conservative MP Richard Bragdon to support and build small towns. It is predictable for any party member to support…
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Well, it’s already back to school for students in local schools. Most returned before the Labour Day holiday. Usually, classes start after the long weekend. That can be attributed to the fact that Labour Day this year was on Sept.…
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Local communities and other regions across Alberta have a rich history of culture and heritage. Just look around the local region and discover the many many and diverse ethnic cultures, from Indigenous. French Canadian and Ukrainian, to European, Asian, and…
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There’s an old expression that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. As a child, I remember looking at my aging Labrador retriever, Rufus, and thinking: “Are you telling me I can’t get Rufus to roll over or play…
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So-called “economic development” interests just about anybody in any business, in politics, in investments or in government. It’s essentially all the Five Pillars of any Community. The pillars are simple: Quality of Education, Quality of Health Care, Community Safety, Recreation…
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