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Student deaths a tragedy for Alberta

Student deaths a tragedy for Alberta

Editorial The horrific murder of five Calgary students at a house party on April 15 has shocked and saddened people across West Central Alberta and indeed throughout Canada.
Penhold a community of compassion

Penhold a community of compassion

On April 10, the community of Penhold experienced what may be the worst disaster in its 110-year history.
Cyberbullying solutions need to be community-wide

Cyberbullying solutions need to be community-wide

Editorial In an effort to curtail the rise of cyberbullying in Canada over the past decade, the federal government has introduced new legislation that is expected to pass into law this spring.
Garfield is the new premier of Alberta

Garfield is the new premier of Alberta

Garfield is the new premier of Alberta. And under his rule, all employees of the PC party are felines.
It all started so innocently

It all started so innocently

We have all been there, and it starts so innocently. “Do you want to look at a new TV dear?” you hear your wife ask from the living room.
Canada celebrates National Doctor's Day on March 30

Canada celebrates National Doctor's Day on March 30

Doctor's Appreciation Day, or as it is known in many parts of the world, National Doctor's Day, is an internationally recognized event, held annually around the world.
Reader not happy about increase to recycling fees

Reader not happy about increase to recycling fees

I wish to make a comment about the blue bins that are to be now delivered to ALL homes in Olds. This was supposed to be a pilot project but those of us who were not in the pilot project still had to pay the monthly use of them.
Sundre is a friendly community

Sundre is a friendly community

Although I have lived in Sundre for 16 months, it still amazes me how friendly and welcoming people are. The other day I was in line to purchase groceries at Sobeys.
Seeing Eye dog denied in seniors' home, but random pets allowed in hospital

Seeing Eye dog denied in seniors' home, but random pets allowed in hospital

Re: "Seeing Eye guide dogs are not pets (Olds Albertan, March 4) I realize the decision to disallow Mr.
A few thoughts about the cab company feud

A few thoughts about the cab company feud

Re: Cab company feud - March 11, 2014 To the Melchiors: In my opinion it is unreasonable to expect to pay a one-way fare for a two-way trip. To the cab company: Perhaps you could offer a bit of a discount for a two-way trip. Maybe $12 instead of $16.
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