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Putting the cart before the horse

Putting the cart before the horse

Talk about putting the cart before the horse. It's bad enough Alberta Health Services admitted to having failed to adequately communicate to the community and region its intentions to close the Sundre Hospital and Care Centre's 15 long-term care beds.
Lack of planning clear in AHS decision to decommission long-term care beds

Lack of planning clear in AHS decision to decommission long-term care beds

First of all, I would like to start out by commending MLA Jason Nixon and the community of Sundre for attending the meeting held Monday, March 21 regarding the long-term care (LTC) unit closing at the hospital.
Save Sundre hospital's long-term care beds

Save Sundre hospital's long-term care beds

It is with great frustration that I write this letter.
Sundre's a small town with big talent

Sundre's a small town with big talent

I had the privilege of attending the Sundre High School Drama Club's presentation of In the Heights, and I would like to take this opportunity to commend all those who were involved in this amazing production.
Busy month for West Central Wranglers

Busy month for West Central Wranglers

Public speaking, riding clinics and visiting seniors.
Federal budget surprisingly seems to have lots of support despite deficit

Federal budget surprisingly seems to have lots of support despite deficit

Shockingly enough, the Liberal government's deficit budget ó which has nearly tripled beyond the party's campaign promise ó seems to have no shortage of support from groups and organizations throughout Canada.
Healthy lifestyle works wonders

Healthy lifestyle works wonders

I recently ran 21 kilometres (K) without any running training. I work out at the gym on a regular basis but have never run this far. The furthest I've run is 10K, which was over a year ago.
Mayor Spiller's fiscal dilemma

Mayor Spiller's fiscal dilemma

Mayor Brian Spiller is in the unenviable position of wanting to help local sports organizations but has the dark spectre of recessionary forces hanging over his head.
Proposed grain terminal may force land owner out

Proposed grain terminal may force land owner out

The planned grain terminal near Bowden may very well be a welcome development for many in Red Deer County and especially the farming community nearby. It is a glimmer of light for Albertans as ways are sought to diversify a struggling economy.
New choices by Bowden's new terminal

New choices by Bowden's new terminal

The planned grain terminal near Bowden may very well be a welcome development for many in Red Deer County and especially the farming community nearby. It is a glimmer of light for Albertans as ways are sought to diversify a struggling economy.
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