Opinion

Thinking of the pioneers who more than a century ago ventured fearlessly westward to settle a vast, largely uninhabited and unknown country also conjures up images of the animals that made it all possible.

A plank in the Liberals' election platform aimed to ensure "that 2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post" electoral system. It was enshrined in the December throne speech.

There are historical figures whose portrayals have been tarnished by those who had opposed them and their ideals. As the saying goes, the victors write the history books.

It's been a couple of months since the fire at Fort McMurray hit the news. The anecdotes and images are still fresh: cars and trucks driving through flames, families separated, pets and vehicles left behind, a massive traffic jam down Highway 63.

The Olds Institute is considering renaming itself. Under its umbrella is a wide range of organizations: O-NET, a locally-owned company which provides internet, TV and phone service via a fibre optic network. Fair Trade Olds is also part of the group.

There are historical figures whose portrayals have been tarnished by those who had opposed them and their ideals. As the saying goes, the victors write the history books.

Town of Sundre officials are conducting a feasibility study to determine the best means to introduce fibre optic broadband Internet to the community's businesses and residents.

As France, and with it the world, reels from yet another extremist attack, its government inevitably extended its state of emergency. For all the good that will do, and has done to date.