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What does Christmas mean to you?

What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas is a time to give, a time to spend with family, and a time to take a moment and reflect on what's important to you.
Savouring manger for joyful Christmas

Savouring manger for joyful Christmas

These days more and more people would rather avoid the idea of Christmas than celebrate what the season is really all about. Very few seem willing to even return a cheerful greeting during what is certainly still the most wonderful time of the year.
Grizzlys are great role models

Grizzlys are great role models

I just wanted to give a shout-out to this year's Olds Grizzlys hockey team. My three boys and I are at the rink for hockey practices four days a week.
Couple felt harassed at donation check stop

Couple felt harassed at donation check stop

Getting tired of harassment again this winter. The emergency services have been at the west end of Highway 27 in Olds holding up traffic for donations. We have no problem with them collecting funds for a worthy cause.
Restaurant should close on Christmas

Restaurant should close on Christmas

As we meet each morning we see that CHRISTmas has arrived! People busy getting things ready for the big day, lights going up, trees going up with all the beauty that comes with that and then a blanket of snow just to set the mood in the air.
Sledgehammering labour with draconian laws

Sledgehammering labour with draconian laws

Six months ago, Premier Alison Redford hailed Alberta's public-sector workers as heroes for the work they did during and after the floods that devastated the southern half of our province.
AHS defends its seniors' continuing care policy

AHS defends its seniors' continuing care policy

The decision to move into continuing care can be a difficult one for many seniors and their loved ones. There are many factors that must be considered and steps to be taken.
Distractions have no place in winter driving

Distractions have no place in winter driving

The recent wintry blast that created very dangerous driving conditions on highways and roads across West Central Alberta is a painful reminder that wintertime in this region can sometimes be a nightmare for motorists.
Dumping kittens is not humane

Dumping kittens is not humane

The rush of emotions that came over me while reading my colleague's story published in the Olds Albertan last week about abandoned kittens was overwhelming. A mix of anger, heartache, frustration, and so much more led me to write this column.
Women's shelter shortage unacceptable

Women's shelter shortage unacceptable

Editorial As Canadians mark the anniversary of the horrific Dec.
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