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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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Summer is a busy time for major outdoor community events like rodeos and music festivals. Organizers have usually relied on good weather where people and the activities are safe from active weather. However, it’s sure been more than a stormy…
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“Where there is hope, there is life!” These words were spoken to me by my mother’s friend about 10 years ago. They’ve stuck with because of their truth. For all the doom and gloom out there, hope remains. The latest…
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A few weeks ago, a politician in the New Brunswick legislature was called out for using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated speech. The story how he was caught is unusual. Old versions of AI used to need “prompts”. Newer versions…
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There is a trend on Instagram reels right now where people ask about your “hot take.” Basically, it is your opinion about something. It could be about relationships or life in general. I’m still hoping someone asks me one day,…
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Are you an investing type of person? Like a gamble once in a while? Sometimes play a hunch? Into sports? You might hear a company based in central Canada, but operating nation-wide, calling your name. The company is Rogers Communications.…
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There’s a true story about a local citizen who was really, really irritated about the state of roads in his part of the land. We won’t name him, or the local councillor he cornered one day in store. The confrontation…
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Never a time has information been so accessible! And so confusing! The popularity of the internet and social media has made it difficult for the average citizen to weed through published material to arrive at the truth – at least…
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The High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo July 28-29 is the biggest event each year in High Prairie. Toss in the annual Gun and Sportsman Show in April, High Prairie Light-Up each November and the Indian Relay Races in September as…
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