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Health care remains top issue

Health care remains top issue

Editorial Although the next provincial election is still three years away, the Redford Tories will need to start doing a much better job overseeing and running the province's health-care system – or face public backlash now and consequences at the po
Suicide is more common than people think

Suicide is more common than people think

I would like to take a moment to commend the community for coming together and participating in Call to Action's ‘Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope' on Sept. 10, as part of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Eagles deservedcouncil's blessing

Eagles deservedcouncil's blessing

The Innisfail Eagles are already rolling up their sleeves and getting to work weeks before the first puck is even dropped for the season. Eagles brass is busy in the community building up enthusiasm in their quest for an Allan Cup.
Writer takes issue with story about horse killed in crash

Writer takes issue with story about horse killed in crash

Concerning your article in the Olds Albertan on Aug. 20, 2013, titled "Two Injured in Crash that Killed Horse." Friends and family of the two people involved in the horrible accident consider your news report to be in very poor taste.
Youth binge drinking in no one's best interest

Youth binge drinking in no one's best interest

With youth binge drinking rates on the rise in Alberta, it's time for the provincial government to start working more closely with health-care providers and others to find solutions.
Jim Romanedeserved better

Jim Romanedeserved better

It wasn't supposed to happen this way for Jim Romane. Last July the veteran and committed leader of Innisfail announced he wanted a second term as the town's mayor; that he wanted to complete the job he set out to do.
Dealership should stay away from old high school site

Dealership should stay away from old high school site

I would like to state my displeasure with Cam Clark Ford buying the former high school site to be used as a dealership.
Child protection legislation welcome

Child protection legislation welcome

With the 2013-2014 school year underway in West Central Alberta and across Canada, children of all ages are continuing their educations under the direction of caring and skilled teachers and other staff.
Make bullies inconsequential

Make bullies inconsequential

Imagine for a moment you're in the living room of your house with young children playing and suddenly there is yelling coming from outside, punctuated with the unmistakable screams for help.
Reader glad to see OHS tree still standing

Reader glad to see OHS tree still standing

It was with profound happiness I read the front-page article “Doubt Shrouds OHS Tree's Future,” sent to me by my mother-in-law, Joan Gratz. I am Dave Herbert's daughter, the landscaper/horticulture college prof who donated and planted the tree.
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