Commentary – Security blankets and worry dolls
What a perfect world it would be if each of us could start a day with a fresh outlook, free from all worries! Each culture, I am sure, has come up with a remedy. We all need a release, some…
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Bad weather plays havoc on summer plans
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…
Clegg’s Corner – Remembering the first fallen officer
I was working in Rycroft at the Central Peace Signal in 1987-88 before coming to South Peace News. I met Const. Irving Kurz. He was quite a historian and wrote a book called Policing the Central Peace. In it, he…
Commentary – Art with no heartbeat
“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…
Editorial – AI good, bad and more uglies
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…
Commentary – What is it that makes you happy?
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,…
Editorial – Social supports vital to better lives of people
Everyone loves a party – a time to be with family, friends and neighbours! Summer is a perfect time to be outside for a picnic for fun and food. Many organizations have caught on with hosting an annual block party…
Clegg’s Corner – Supporting huge events is a no-brainer
In no way was this intentional, but did High Prairie town council ever find themselves backed into a corner at its July 14 meeting! Council was dealing with a request from organizers of the highly-successful 4th annual Sucker Creek Indian…
Clegg’s Corner – Would you take a man’s last 60 cents?
There are some stories which grab your attention. When I saw the story published June 24 in the Slave Lake Lakeside Leader about a man being fined 60 cents, it was a no-brainer to decide to publish it July 1…
Commentary – Investment? Or hare-brained gamble?
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.…
Editorial – Out of sight – out of mind
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…
Commentary – ‘Outrageously happy in my stupidity’
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…
Editorial – Biggest asset is volunteers
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…
Commentary – What rural communities get right
Every now and then, it helps to take a break from the headlines! That might sound like an odd thing for somebody who works in journalism to say, but hear me out. Most of the stories that make national news…
Commentary – Memories of fun down on the farm
Alberta has a long and rich history of agricultural – deep roots in farming. Children especially love to visit a farm to see the various animals. A hay ride is always a fun time! People of all ages have an…