Opinion

For many commentators across the country Justin Trudeau's official entry in the Liberal leadership campaign was one that lacked substance. Sure, they noted, he has the legendary name. He is young. He is charismatic.

The Redford government hopes tough new alcohol driving rules that come into effect this week will make Alberta's roads safer by encouraging more motorists to stop mixing liquor and driving.

It was less than a year ago when Greyhound Canada announced drastically reduced service for the Central Alberta corridor.

The Redford government hopes tough new alcohol driving rules that come into effect this week will make Alberta's roads safer by encouraging more motorists to stop mixing liquor and driving.

Like governments at all other levels, the federal Harper Tories' programs and policies are seldom, if ever, universally embraced.

I'd like to comment on the headline story in the Mountain View Gazette on Aug. 6 where Mountain View County (MVC) is being sued for more than $32 million over Netook Crossing.

Tough new federal legislation coming into force this month to protect Canada young people from sex crimes marks a important step forward for communities everywhere, including right here in West Central Alberta.

During the last provincial election Premier Alison Redford was a worrisome force for traditional right-wing ideologues. She was even labeled “leftie” by one national publication.

Mountain View Publishing’s managing editor Lea Smaldon shattered her ankle, August 12. One would think that Alberta’s annual $16 billion health care budget would react. It didn’t.

Mr. Ritz and Mr. Harper want to tell farmers that they have installed a new grain marketing future after Aug. 1, 2012 when the Canadian Wheat Board's single desk selling is eliminated.