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Albertans deserve credible alternatives

Albertans deserve credible alternatives

If you've spent any time at all in the last few months scrolling through social media, listening to talk radio or reading the op-ed pages in Alberta's major newspapers, you have no doubt seen and heard the chorus of criticisms from Alberta's politica
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Aging with dignity

Aging with dignity

”Until death do we part.” Every couple makes that solemn vow before sealing their commitment to a life together with a kiss.
A proper evolution of cool

A proper evolution of cool

When I was in high school, tuques were essentially the very antithesis of “cool.” Many students would brave below freezing temperatures to avoid messing up their carefully crafted coif.
Recycling program for no additional cost to residents makes sense

Recycling program for no additional cost to residents makes sense

The best way to encourage people to do something like recycle is to make it as easy as possible for them. No one wants to spend any more time doing a tedious chore like sorting recyclable materials when they could be doing anything else.
Bylaw is proof council needs to be changed

Bylaw is proof council needs to be changed

Regarding the proposed Community Standards Bylaw and the town's request for feedback on it: My feedback is about the same as I sent in originally. It too was also put in the Olds Albertan as a letter to the editor.
The evolution of cool

The evolution of cool

When I was in high school, tuques were essentially the very antithesis of "cool." Many students would brave below freezing temperatures to avoid messing up their carefully crafted coif.
Take up the challenge to improve relations with aboriginal people

Take up the challenge to improve relations with aboriginal people

I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society.
Looking forward to look back

Looking forward to look back

So we've reached the end of another year and what a year it has been! Canada and Alberta have seen a complete shift in the political atmosphere.
'Squawking' magpies tiring

'Squawking' magpies tiring

Wha, Wha, Wha. Do you ever get tired of the magpies or crows squawking in the morning? I do, as I am tired of farmers squawking about Bill 6. Some say it's because they weren't consulted in the process.
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