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Provincewide solution needed for smoking concerns

Provincewide solution needed for smoking concerns

While a recent move by Red Deer municipal councillors to ban tobacco smoking in some outdoor areas where children have access is good news for residents of that city, the vast majority of Alberta young people remain unprotected by similar legislation
Alberta drunks are a deadly menace

Alberta drunks are a deadly menace

Albertans have a lot to be proud of.
Bergen rock sculptures nice, but money could be spent elsewhere

Bergen rock sculptures nice, but money could be spent elsewhere

I was reading about how the Town of Sundre is considering buying some rock sculptures to put on display as a tourist attraction around Sundre ñ to a tune of around $100,000 each.
More affordable rentals needed

More affordable rentals needed

Since moving to Sundre, I have become acquainted with the fact that there aren't many rental options for living arrangements within the community. When I was initially offered this job in town, I only had two weeks to find a place to live.
Power of hope, peace of mind

Power of hope, peace of mind

In September, 1980 when I arrived in Sault Ste.
What to put in the time capsule

What to put in the time capsule

The Alberta legislature is building a time capsule to mark our province's centennial anniversary.
Alberta can't sustain a high-speed train

Alberta can't sustain a high-speed train

The economic case for a high-speed train in Alberta is extremely weak.
Doctors dispute solution is priority

Doctors dispute solution is priority

With rural communities across Canada, including right here in West Central Alberta, under increasing pressure to attract and retain doctors and nurses to their smaller hospitals and clinics, anything that serves to alleviate the situation is welcome
Innisfail is on the mark for winter

Innisfail is on the mark for winter

As Innisfailians continue to bravely face what may well turn out to be the harshest winter ever, they might want to take some comfort at the excellent job the town's beleaguered public works crews are doing in cleaning up the white and bitterly cold
Land of promise,hope and security

Land of promise,hope and security

As we loosen our belts from too much Christmas turkey and beverage at serendipitous gatherings with loved ones there could be no better time to take stock.
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