Opinion

Editorial 11-22 Crime pays when it benefits victims With far too many West Central Alberta families continuing to face the scourge of domestic violence, the province has announced an innovative new program aimed at raising awareness and promoting vio

Are you nervous yet? It was a question that came early and often from friends and family as the date of November 12 inched closer and closer. After over 34 long years as a bachelor, that was the date I was settling down and getting married.

With far too many West Central Alberta families continuing to face the scourge of domestic violence, the province has announced an innovative new program aimed at raising awareness and promoting violence-free communities.

Re: ìDon't blame bridge for your woesî by Perry Miller (Letter to the Editor, Nov. 8).First my deepest sympathy to Mr. Miller for the losses he has had to experience with horses this year.

Whether you plan to vote Progressive Conservative in the next provincial election – as 64 per cent of voters in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills did in 2008 – or for the Greens, the Liberals, Wildrose, New Democrats, or the Alberta Party, one thing is guara

This letter will appear in the paper on Nov. 22, the day Mountain View County (MVC) hoped to post its draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and summary of proposed changes on its website. By Dec.

Re: ìDon't blame bridge for your woesî by Perry Miller (Letter to the Editor, Nov. 8).Mr.

Editorial 11-15 Bullying fight needs community-wide effort Despite the concerted efforts of youth groups, educators and other stakeholders over the past year, bullying remains an ugly reality for far too many Alberta communities in 2011.

Following a week in which vandals desecrated numerous war memorials across Canada, the word that a private member’s bill making such an act a criminal offence is gaining momentum in the House of Commons is extremely welcome news.

During Veterans Week, it is our duty as Canadians to honour the sacrifices and contributions of the men and women who served our country.