Editorial – People were hoodwinked
Chris Clegg Death and taxes are said to be the two most guaranteed facts of life. We can add a third. A recall petition in Alberta being successful. Pigs learning to fly would get better odds in Vegas than a…
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Commentary – Spring is the time to become active
Richard Froese Spring has sprung, the grass is riz . . . Well, not quite! While spring arrived March 19, the snow was still flying around with cold temperatures. Many Albertans are still waiting for the first signs that spring…
Editorial – ‘Every moment matters’
Richard Froese Volunteers are valuable in any and every community. Those people with deep and caring hearts and helpful hands will again be honoured during National Volunteer Week from April 14-20. Citizens and organizations in the High Prairie, Falher-McLennan and…
Commentary – It’s a life to enjoy!
Jeff Burgar Let’s get this straight. Spring is here! Oh sure, there is a skiff of snow sneaking around, after those lovely warm days coming up to mid-March. But that’s nothing new. We get snow sometimes in April. And sometimes…
Letter – Town declined $148,000 offer to buy hospital land May 18, 2023, writes McIver
Editor’s note: Sharon Cox wrote the Alberta government Feb. 10 with concerns regarding the sale of the former High Prairie Health Complex land. Cox shared the response she received from Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver March 14. South Peace…
Editorial – Good government is talking about it
Jeff Burgar What does it take to make good government? Some community councils sincerely ponder that question. They ask themselves what is best for their town or district. Others think their council job is boss around whomever they can. Others…
Commentary – An unexpected literary encounter
Pearl Lorentzen On March 8 (International Women’s Day, I read a list of 20 inspirational female authors on a Northern Haven Support Society display at the Slave Lake Library. I recognized several from having read their books, and one I…
Editorial – Why not?
Chris Clegg One thing you have to admit, Big Lakes County Faust Councillor Robert Nygaard is persistent. Each year around this time, council discusses details about the upcoming county barbecue. Each year, Nygaard lobbies to hold the barbecue somewhere in…
Letter – Some citizens more equal than others
Canadian citizens are required to have integrity when dealing with all government bureaucracies, but politicians must be elitist citizens, because they are not required to have integrity. Canadian citizens have to disclose all financial and personal information, but politicians can…
Commentary – Mom scores victory over minister
Chris Clegg There are definitely perks to being born on holidays, and vice versa. For instance, being born on Christmas Day might get you an extra present, but you might also be robbed of a celebration, unless your parents grant…
Editorial – When is a senior a senior?
Richard Froese Growing old is something many people strive for in life. It can be rewarding for those who have worked hard all their adult lives. Many look forward to retiring and getting government benefits when they become a senior.…
Letter – Enilda resident questions ‘overinflated’ water rates
Big Lakes County council: I would like to discuss the overinflated water rates you are charging to Big Lakes County residents. I have attached water rates for surrounding areas for your reference. There is no need for our water rates…
Commentary – Everybody’s learning the lingo
Joe McWilliams Is the world moving toward a single language for commerce? It looks that way! Kids are being told: “Learn English and your prospects will improve,” and the message is getting through. Everybody and his dog (as they say)…
Editorial- This business of business
Jeff Burgar We’re not much in favour of governments getting involved in business. But it happens. Often, reasons are good. For example, there are few entrepreneurs wanting to run an arena or a swimming pool in most of our small…
Commentary – What the world needs now is love
Richard Froese What the world needs now is love. Those are the words of the title and first line of a song first made popular in 1965. Fast forward almost 60 years to 2024 and the same plea seems more…