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Commentary – Do your homework and shop at home

by Richard Froese Summer is almost over and parents are getting their children ready to head back to school in a few weeks. Families will be busy buying school supplies and the latest fashions. Be a good citizen and shop…

August 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Banning pit bulls in urban areas is the responsible thing to do

by Tom Henihan As anyone who has a dog or cat knows, animals can make a real claim on our affections and in most cases become a valued and integral part of the household. However, I disagree with the humanizing…

August 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – When reporters are doing their jobs, please be respectful

by Mac Olsen People often try to shine in the limelight of a “big story” or event, including those who consider themselves “news hounds.” But for those of us who are actual reporters trying to do our jobs, it’s irritating…

August 6, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – There is no lesser of these two evils

by Tom Henihan The issue of plagiarism regarding Melania Trump’s speech was more amusing than serious, especially considering that virtually everyone in the political arena is scripted. The entire enterprise is a fiction, a staged fabrication; only when there is…

August 6, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Freedom of speech should not be limited to expressing conformist ideas only

by Tom Henihan When the singer Remigio Pereira changed the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem while performing with The Tenors, at an MLB game in San Diego on July 12, the other group members clearly distanced themselves from his…

July 29, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – An all-media blockage should be required in times of strife & conflict

by Mac Olsen Being in media, I shouldn’t be the one to pronounce suppression of any form of media, including social media. Freedom of the press and ‘the public has the right to know’ is what we’re supposed to be…

July 29, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Summer’s yin and yang

by Jeff Burgar I was hoping it would be a long, hot, boring, but also enjoyable summer. Maybe in that, is the problem. Long? Well, not even half-way through and many things happening. By that measure, long indeed. Which would…

July 27, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Alberta Cancer Foundation takes a walk on the exclusive side of the street

by Tom Henihan Alberta Cancer Foundation’s ‘One Walk To Conquer Cancer’ is certainly one expensive walk. An Albertan woman who lost her mother to cancer in April and wished to walk in her memory while raising money for cancer research…

July 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Albertans, is storm chasing worth risking your lives for?

by Mac Olsen This isn’t a call for ‘Nanny State’ supervision, but rather a warning about involving yourself in storm chasing, especially here in Alberta. There are recent reports of avid storm chasers in this province. Whether it’s for curiosity…

July 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

McCuaig-Boyd touts her government’s accomplishments of the last legislative sitting

Now that the Assembly stands adjourned for the summer it is time to update the good people of the Dunvegan Central Peace Notley constituency on our Government’s successes this past year. The first bill we passed banned big money from…

July 17, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Toss them in the can!

Commentary by Katrina Owens Something absolutely dreadful happened last week – my beagle almost died, okay perhaps died is an exaggeration but she did still become violently ill. Why you may ask? Because I turned my head for a millisecond,…

July 14, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – In light of changes in the UK, does our idea of national identity need revising?

by Tom Henihan ndum, the outcome has been the prevailing topic of conversation and all consuming in the media. The matter deserves serious attention as it has far-reaching ramifications and is symptomatic of a more general malaise, especially when looking…

July 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Brexit vote shows that political change is not always welcome

by Mac Olsen There seems to be no end to the surprising – and even shocking – political force for change. The march toward centralized political and economic authority within the European Union suffered a surprising setback on June 24.…

July 7, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Time changes perspective

Commentary by Chris Clegg I used to think of museums as old, boring places to visit. I never understood the fascination and utter joy my boring parents and grandparents received from visits to such old, dusty places. I mean, there…

July 7, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Changing your lifestyle won’t spare you from Alberta’s carbon tax

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Op-ed piece In a matter of four years, the gasoline tax bill for the average family of four in Alberta is going to double. By 2018, the portion of the pump price that is purely taxes will…

July 4, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·