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Richard Froese Small rural communities often feel short-changed when the provincial government is doling out funding to address local issues. However, seniors and municipalities in the Falher-McLennan region are celebrating funding of almost $287,000 to enhance seniors’ transportation in the…
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Jeff Burgar It is fair to say, if you have an idea for a new business project, someone, someplace, will think it’s a crappy thought. Friends. Relatives. Bankers. Somebody always has their two cents. And even if all are on…
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Albertans have always known that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax is not worth the cost, and now he is finally acknowledging it himself. Recently, (Trudeau) announced a three-year “pause” on the carbon tax, but only for home heating oil…
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Joe McWilliams We were in Germany for the last two weeks of October. A lot of it was family time with the in-laws, plus a bit of sight-seeing. As usual, we heard what’s on the minds of those German family…
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I lost my right arm on Oct. 18, 1944, while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. I was staked at a farmhouse that had a children’s treehouse located nearby. In the treehouse was a sniper who kept shooting…
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Richard Froese Remembrance Day will be commemorated across Canada on Nov. 11. Canadians will gather in Legion halls, gymnasiums, community halls, other venues and around cenotaphs to remember those who fought in various wars for freedom in our country. It…
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Chris Clegg This Saturday, Nov. 11, many of us will gather in Royal Canadian Legion halls and other venues across this great nation to thank the men and women who served in our military and remember the sacrifices made. We…
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I was just informed that my Smoky River M.D. denied a bylaw amendment that was brought forth by numerous residents, asking to increase the setbacks of turbines from homes within the M.D. I understand my M.D. council is currently working…
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Jeff Burgar I was reading one of our local newspapers. A couple items in a report about a recent tourism meeting were interesting. The first was about advertising and promotion. Anything that relates to the business of news and the…
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Richard Froese Many small communities in rural regions struggle to grow and be sustainable. For peole who govern those communities, it’s a major issue as council look into the future as local population declines or remains stagnant. One option small…
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Jeff Burgar It is often said, banks only lend money to people who don’t need it. Even if it is very, very true, it also begs the question, “So if you don’t need any money, why are you down at…
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