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Poilievre needs to re-think drug policy
Posted on March 30, 2023Dear Editor: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was recently in Vancouver, speaking about substance abuse. He criticized the offering of a safe supply of drugs to… Read More »
From the Archives of Western Newspapers
Posted on March 30, 2023By Samantha Johnson Commentator/Courier Saturday, March 31, 1906 – The Saturday News (Edmonton) Reference was made last week to the slowness of authorities in Ottawa… Read More »
Indian Act again under attack
Posted on March 30, 2023Political attacks on the Indian Act are back in the news, and that is a good thing. However, Canadian politicians, including First Nation politicians, need… Read More »
Southern Alberta farmland value skyrocketed in 2022
Posted on March 30, 2023Southern Alberta Newspapers The value of irrigated farmland south of Calgary soared by nearly 30 per cent in 2022 – three times the average change… Read More »
Alberta Transportation plan includes widening Hwy 41S
Posted on March 30, 2023By Collin Gallant Southern Alberta Newspapers New plans to potentially widen Highway 41 south to Elkwater will be examined in the 2023-24 Alberta Transportation work… Read More »
Praxis Science Outreach rolls back services, lacks funding
Posted on March 30, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier It’s been a difficult year for science here in southeastern Alberta, but while they can’t do as much as they’d like,… Read More »
Charity golf classic registrations open
Posted on March 30, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier While the event itself may be far away, the window for registering for the Troy Loney Charity Golf Classic is nearly… Read More »
Burdett auto service closes after 60 years
Posted on March 30, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier At 89 years old, Ernie Pahl is finally going to have to retire, as Pahl’s Auto Service closes its doors for… Read More »
Bow Island Skating Club brings movie magic to ice
Posted on March 30, 2023By Anna Smith Commentator/Courier March 19th marked the Bow Island Skating Club’s year-end carnival, letting skaters show off their skills to some of Disney’s best… Read More »
More statesmanship needed from Poilievre
Posted on March 21, 2023Dear Editor: I am a supportive member of the Conservative Party of Canada. However, I disapprove of the tactics the leader and his advisers have… Read More »