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Keep our kids safe as they travel to school
Posted on September 2, 2014After a couple months of summer vacation, students are heading back to school for another year of learning. Getting to and from school often means… Read More »
Purchasing bonds to prop up the banking system
Posted on August 26, 2014Editor: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, 2014Dear 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, 2014By 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, 2014Editor'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, 2014Recently 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014Dear 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, 2014Feds 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 »