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The Situation Room – Deportation, not reintegration, for joining terrorist groups abroard

Mac Olsen   Should those who join terrorist groups abroard be automatically stripped of their Canadian citizenship and be denied repatriation? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared that anyone who returns to Canada from another country where they engaged in…

November 30, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Today’s customized news

Jeff Burgar Every so often, we would get a phone call or a personal visit from one of our business people. He would say, “Hey, I’m having a big sale. Write up a story about it! And it should be…

November 29, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – For the Fox News audience, truth is seen as a form of treachery

Tom Henihan It is a reasonable to assume that people watch TV news in order to stay up-to-date, to weigh up matters and establish informed opinions on current political and social issues. Often, a new political development or some revelation…

November 24, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The Situation Room – Feds move to lawsuit with OmniTrax over Churchill rail line

Mac Olsen Kudos to the federal government in proceeding with a lawsuit against U.S. based OmniTRAX Inc. for not maintaining its rail line to Churchill, Manitoba. On Nov. 14, the federal government announced it’s proceeding with the lawsuit to force…

November 24, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Helipads for STARS essential

Mac Olsen Every municipality – including municipal districts and counties – should be required to have a designated helipad for the STARS air ambulance service. Cost should not be an excuse for objecting to them, nor for not having them…

November 22, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Governor General Julie Payette mistakenly sees science and religion as mutually exclusive

Tom Henihan Arrogance is unpleasant to behold and it does little to win over others to one’s point of view. Arrogance is especially unpleasant when someone appointed to a ceremonial position believes that the appointment provides them a platform and…

November 17, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The Situation Room – Winter’s arrival means a high demand for clothing donations

Mac Olsen I am glad to see that the Smoky River region is embracing a cold, snowy winter for the first time in a while. This is the time of year that we need winter to properly set in, no…

November 16, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – Reader takes issue with Eva Sartorius’ letter to editor that was published October 25 in the Smoky River Express

To the Editor: What in tarnation, Eva! While I always enjoy reading your letters, and objecting to them until I’m red in the face, your latest left me feeling like I’d been run over by a truck… and a driver…

November 15, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Be careful what you wish for

Chris Clegg William Miller was a genius, or a stark-raving lunatic. I am not sure which. Miller was born in 1782 in New England. He farmed for a living and was a former atheist. In 1831, he began making predictions…

November 15, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – We need to challenge political correctness with common sense, civility and good judgment

Tom Henihan In our overwhelming politically correct environment, it appears that half of the world is behaving boorishly while the other half is suffering from hypersensitivity. Every time someone has their feelings hurt or claims to have their identity unceremoniously…

November 10, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Spirit River resident takes issue with Notley’s MLA report, especially over small business statement

To the Editor: Who’s minding the hen house? Our MLA and Provincial Minister of Energy, Marg McCuaig Boyd in her Oct. 24th MLA report in ‘The Signal’ must be wearing rose-coloured glasses with her head in the sand, for her to…

November 9, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The Situation Room – My disappointment with Daylight Savings Time’s continuation

Mac Olsen Daylight Savings Time ended in Alberta last Saturday night, but my desire for it to end permanently will not be fulfilled, although the idea of its demise seemed to catch on with many Albertans. Earlier this year, the…

November 9, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – The past sheds light on the present

Joe McWilliams Your ink-stained editor was sitting in the office the other day wondering how in the world to fill this space. It’s not far from that state of mind, these days, to falling asleep sitting up, but fortune intervened.…

November 8, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – It’s encouraging that senators and former presidents are openly denouncing Trump

Tom Henihan In dark times, there can be a tendency to read too much into any development pointing in a positive direction. However, when a quick succession of small, positive events transpire, though it may not represent a sea change,…

November 3, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The Situation Room – Nova Scotia school security camera breach proves vigilance a must

Mac Olsen There’s no escaping the reality that our movements are constantly monitored – willingly or covertly. That GPS app setting in your Smartphone or other device not only lets the 911 service know where you are in the event…

November 2, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·