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We should ditch the schadenfreude

We should ditch the schadenfreude

Schadenfreude is a German term meaning “harm-joy,” or taking pleasure in the suffering and misfortune of others.
The mostly unmentioned benefits of cheap oil

The mostly unmentioned benefits of cheap oil

When thousands of people have lost their jobs, there will undoubtedly be a large focus on the negative impacts of cheap oil.
Higher corporate taxes and workers

Higher corporate taxes and workers

With governments across Canada mired in persistent deficits, we have seen a surge of misguided tax increases in an attempt to close budget gaps.
Saluting an 'angel' of community

Saluting an 'angel' of community

An angel came to my door a few days before Christmas. She had armloads of baking – shortbread and butter tarts laid out on tray after tray. What a gift for someone who is 91 years old and who just came home from the hospital.
Wildlife should be given plenty of space

Wildlife should be given plenty of space

Living in the foothills, encounters with wildlife are to be expected. That's part of the reason why many people choose to live out here.
Parking RVs on front yard or driveway is no problem

Parking RVs on front yard or driveway is no problem

Following is an open letter to Olds town council and town staff responsible for the drafting of the community standards bylaw 2015-08, RV owners and future RV owners: I would like to refer to section 5:10:D that states “during the period November 1 t
Olds' recycling depot is a mess

Olds' recycling depot is a mess

Yes, I recycle; it feels good to see that what I take to the recycle depot is not going into a landfill. But when I go to the recycling depot in Olds, I am appalled at the mess it is in.
The best hangover cure? Draw the line!

The best hangover cure? Draw the line!

Forget coffee, a cold shower or drinking lots of water ó there's a new hangover "cure". The only catch is that it'll cost about $200 and you'll have to book an appointment for the treatment in NYC, although it is starting to spread to other places.
Bill 6 has value for agricultural industry

Bill 6 has value for agricultural industry

Despite all the uproar to the recent Bill 6, I must say my husband Glenn and I are in favour of this bill. I have had people in our community ask me to sign the petition against the bill. I said “no”.
Curing hangovers by drawing a line

Curing hangovers by drawing a line

Forget coffee, a cold shower or drinking lots of water — there's a new hangover “cure”. The only catch is that it'll cost about $200 and you'll have to book an appointment for the treatment in NYC, although it is starting to spread to other places.
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