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Jeff Burgar This year is just about over! Yes! Over! Done! Kaput! I’m not talking about Christmas presents. Not about New Year’s Eve plans. Getting the sled out of storage. Winter tires. Even raking up leaves. None of that. Because…
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Chris Clegg Dear good citizens of Canada: Please do not take the recent actions of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to heart. Please be assured, most Albertans do not want to separate from the great country of Canada we call home.…
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Chastin Martel There are many things in this world you can take a photograph of and sometimes, the outcome is beautiful! One example of a beautiful photograph for me is sunsets. Seeing the sky glow in orange and yellow just…
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Richard Froese Volunteers and seniors have long been the foundation of local communities. Seniors have a deep history of being strong and committed volunteers. Both have special weeks designated to honour them. Communities celebrated National Volunteer Week from April 27…
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Jeff Burgar A federal party leader losing their own seat doesn’t happen often! But, it indeed does happen! Pierre Poilievre lost, as did Jagmeet Singh. Jonathan Pedneault was co-leader of the Green Party alongside Elizabeth May. He didn’t lose his…
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Richard Froese Another school year is winding down and classes will soon be out for the summer. High school graduation ceremonies will take centre stage over the next two months to mark an educational milestone for Grade 12 students. Congratulations…
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Richard Froese Well, the federal election is over after voters cast their ballots April 28 – or earlier! Interest appeared to be higher – if advance voting was any indication. Elections Canada reports a record two million people voted in…
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Chris Clegg Town of High Prairie Councillor Judy Stenhouse likes to justify spending on what she calls measurements. That is, she prefers to see solid evidence that whatever council spends money on is working. The problem is, most times, it…
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Jeff Burgar It is said, if you can’t come up with solutions, don’t run off at the mouth talking about problems. As in, complain about crime, but have good and workable suggestions how to fix problems as you see them.…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has not axed carbon taxes! He has only reduced consumer carbon taxes to zero, which can just as easily be put up. What Liberals giveth, can easily be taketh away. Carney was an advisor to former…
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Jeff Burgar Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver is absolutely right to strike so-called “Code of Conduct” from local jurisdiction rules. McIver is also correct that such rules are being “weaponized” by some councillors and used to attack other councillors.…
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Chastin Martel Some people may find thrifting so exhausting! It requires a lot of patience. Going to the mall to buy new clothing is much easier but pricey, this is why thrifting is always an option. Cheaper prices! That is…
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Chris Clegg Like most communities, High Prairie town council is exploring ways to fight the seemingly endless crime problem in town. Council tells the public they are taking the matter “seriously” yet little discussion takes place at council meetings. Actually,…
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