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COMMENTARY – For better or worse, here come the drones

Commentary by Joe McWilliams Walking home from work one winter day, I heard a strange buzzing sound from the air. Suddenly – boom! – something crashed on the railway tracks, about 20 metres in front of me. It was some…

July 1, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Good teachers never get complacent about continuing to learn

by Tom Henihan Just prior to the academic year ending, I had occasion to visit a number of schools for different end-of-year activities and awards ceremonies. The kids, universally in good spirits, enjoy the latitude that comes with a break…

June 30, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Orlando tragedy should make our federal government more vigilant

by Mac Olsen Let’s be clear about the tragedy in Orlando, Florida on June 12 – it was an act of hate against a targeted group. Omar Mateen went into the Pulse nightclub and murdered 49 people and injured 53…

June 27, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Retailers should always be accountable if child labour is used in their products

by Tom Henihan There is such vigilance about the contents of food items; calories, fat, salt and sugar to the point that companies are obliged to provide that information. With clothing, a judicious effort goes into finding things that are…

June 23, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Canada prepares to celebrate 150 years in 2017

Commentary by Richard Froese One week to go to Canada Day again and communities will gather for the big festivities. Next year will even be bigger as communities across the region and nation celebrate the 150th anniversary since Canada was…

June 22, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

LETTER – The War Amps advocate encourages summer safety lessons for children

Dear Editor: As a Graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and a Safety Ambassador for the PLAYSAFE Program, I have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented. With the weather warming…

June 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Lots for families to do this weekend at the Honey Festival

by Mac Olsen The spring seeding is finished, the Georges P. Vanier and Ecole Heritage graduation ceremonies are completed and it’s time to think about summer. You can get an early start to your summer by attending the Honey Festival…

June 19, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Keeping prisoners in solitary confinement for long periods is torture

by Tom Henihan Administrative segregation is a bureaucratic term used within the prison system for solitary confinement. The practice involves isolating inmates in their cells, often for extended periods with only one-hour respite per day. Solitary confinement is not necessarily…

June 18, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Muhammad Ali achieved true greatness

Commentary by Tom Henihan “I am the greatest.” He took that phrase and made it his own. It would be hard to imagine anyone else trying to assume that mantle without looking absurd. Muhammad Ali came to embody that phrase…

June 15, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Grande Prairie SPCA should fold, new organization take over

by Mac Olsen It’s not the outcome that I would want, especially when the care of injured, abandoned and seized animals is at stake, but the Grande Prairie and District SPCA should go out of business given its history of…

June 12, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View from here – One heroic deed does not make all subsequent deeds heroic by default

by Tom Henihan It is curious how one day it is taboo to manhandle someone and the next it is heroic. When Justin Trudeau manhandled Opposition Whip Gord Brown, the conservative party expressed their outrage. However, when the Canadian Ambassador…

June 11, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Art in the deal

Commentary by Jeff Burgar There are many similarities between who might be the next president of the United States, Donald Trump, and dictators around the world. So many similarities, but also differences. Like for example, while Donald Trump plasters his…

June 8, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

The View from Here – Aberrant behaviour and righteous indignation always go hand in hand

by Tom Henihan Was it the spoiled, rich prince, the fussy schoolteacher or the nightclub bouncer; which former personification of Justin Trudeau came to the fore and betrayed the prime minister’s sunny ways façade? Whatever vestige it was that won…

June 5, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Kudos to Grade 6 student for message about drinking and driving

by Mac Olsen I hope it’s a message that resonates with those who don’t think about the consequences of drinking and driving. The Edmonton Journal had a report on May 19 regarding one student who offers a such message. ‘”‘I…

June 3, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·

COMMENTARY – Bison calf pays the price for human interference

Commentary by Mac Olsen It is often said that the Road to Hell is paved with good intentions, but unfortunately good intentions sometimes bring unnecessarily tragic results. Take the case of a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park. A few…

June 2, 2016 · by Admin2015 ·