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Purchasing bonds to prop up the banking system

Posted on August 26, 2014

Editor:In 1938 the Government of Canada became the owner of the Bank of Canada. The first notable action of the Governor was to buy a… Read More »

Justin Trudeau’s Liberals reaching out in Alberta

Posted on August 26, 2014

Dear editor,Under Justin Trudeau's vigorous leadership, the Liberal Party of Canada is committed to ensuring that western voices are heard in Parliament. For far too… Read More »

Life’s lessons

Posted on August 26, 2014

By Craig FunstonI was reminded recently of the need for necessary tools. You're thinking, “Yes, where would we be without our saw, hammer, or thingamajig?”My… Read More »

If you have lived in the area for 25 years, are you still a newcomer?

Posted on August 26, 2014

Editor's note: This week's Ficiur column is not sports-related, but is his personal account of living in the Bow Island area for more than two… Read More »

The power of social media

Posted on August 26, 2014

Recently the ice bucket challenge has erupted into a huge craze with friends, family, colleagues and the alike all donating their time and effort into… Read More »

Historic cross stolen from St. Anthony’s Church

Posted on August 26, 2014

By Jamie Rieger Driving down the Etzikom highway, one could see from a distance the ornate wrought-iron cross that marked St. Anthony’s Church. While the… Read More »

Budget allocations, development for Onefour fire department

Posted on August 26, 2014

By Carlie ConnollyIn the Aug. 19, council meeting in Cypress County, Kevin Miner, the chief administrative officer gave out the budget projection of the Onefour… Read More »

Calgary reader related to Pen Pal story

Posted on August 19, 2014

Dear Editor, Your July 29 Commentator, heading “Pen pals for 60 years…and counting” was very interesting as I have had a pen pal since 1940… Read More »

Feds dumping millions into organic boondoggle

Posted on August 19, 2014

Feds dump millions into another organic boondoggleGerry Ritz and Stephen Harper have fallen for the organic ruse again, hook, line and sinker.(Sean Pratt, "Feds invest… Read More »

The west best and the east the least: Myth or reality?

Posted on August 19, 2014

By Rob FiciurAt this moment the last place team (fifth) in the Canadian Football League’s Western Division would be first in the CFL’s East. A… Read More »

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