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Commentary – Always make time for love

Jeff Burgar “I’m just not cut out for this” So says a 60-year-old president of a small company in Tennessee. The fellow, Eric Schmitt-Matzen, often plays the role of Santa Claus. A few weeks ago, he got a call from…

December 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Canadians should learn from the Trump fiasco, not try to replicate it

Tom Henihan It is always easier to imitate morons than emulate those who are enlightened. And so, the lowest strata of American politics and social dissent begins to manifest itself on the periphery of Canadian political life. For some time…

December 14, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Children in care must be provided full membership in their communities

Tom Henihan “It’s Our Right to Belong,” was the theme of National Child Day, November 20, 2016. The premise, as described to me by a child and family worker, was aimed at reassuring children that they belong in their communities.…

December 10, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – P.M. Arrogant Trudeau, you don’t speak for me about Castro!

Mac Olsen Prime Minister Justin Trudeau certainly has a lot of nerve, professing that he speaks for all Canadians over the passing of Fidel Castro. His public statement on Nov. 26 read: “It is with deep sorrow that I learned…

December 9, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Roll your eyes if you must

Katrina Owens I’ve always been the type to pick a cheeseburger over a salad, milkshakes over milk and pop over water, up until recently that is. Over the last few weeks I’ve slowly included more ‘healthy’ options into my daily…

December 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Universities should challenge students ideas, not pander to them

Tom Henihan Canadian university students are once again showing their intolerance for opinions that run contrary to the opinions they hold and to political and legal outcomes that they find disappointing. A lecture to be given at Bishop’s University by…

December 4, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Electricity price stability is fine, but don’t eliminate power diversity

Mac Olsen For once, grudgingly, Premier Rachel Notley’s government deserves a little credit – protecting consumers from electricity price instability is something I’d like to have seen when I moved to this province over nine years ago. The NDP government…

December 2, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – The thing that turns a reporter’s stomach

Chris Clegg There are many youth in each community who do plenty of good with little or no recognition. From volunteering during community events to picking garbage, parents and teachers at local schools try to instill in youth the importance…

December 1, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Kellie Leitch should learn from the recent US election rather than emulate its basest tendencies

Tom Henihan Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has a number of accomplishments: she is an elected member of parliament, a former minister of the Harper government and a pediatrician. Yet, Leitch’s politics are driven by nothing but crass political…

November 27, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

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Commentary – Always make time for love

The View From Here – Canadians should learn from the Trump fiasco, not try to replicate it

The View From Here – Children in care must be provided full membership in their communities

Keyboard Commando – P.M. Arrogant Trudeau, you don’t speak for me about Castro!

Commentary – Roll your eyes if you must

The View From Here – Universities should challenge students ideas, not pander to them

Keyboard Commando – Electricity price stability is fine, but don’t eliminate power diversity

Commentary – The thing that turns a reporter’s stomach

The View From Here – Kellie Leitch should learn from the recent US election rather than emulate its basest tendencies

Keyboard Commando – Hey, Pretty Boy! Spend that $2.65 billion on jobs in Canada

Letter – Lest we forget … the Peace River Remembrance Day service

Commentary – ‘Closing time’ for a master wordsmith

The View From Here – The people have spoken: a delusional realty TV personality will make America great again

Keyboard Commando – Let Donald Trump’s victory build momentum for Canadian conservatism

Commentary – Extend the spirit for Christmas all year through