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Simple suggestions for graduates

Posted on June 5, 2014

By Rob Ficiur This week we had the chance to watch our son get his degree at the University of Lethbridge convocation. We counted about twelve… Read More »

When do you fire a former Stanley Cup winning coach?

Posted on May 27, 2014

By Rob Ficiur Two weeks ago the Pittsburgh Penguins surprised the hockey world by firing General Manager Ray Shero and by not firing head coach… Read More »

It won’t be easy to rebuild the trust

Posted on May 27, 2014

In launching his campaign for the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership on Wednesday, former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice spoke of the need to repair the… Read More »

Sneath, Douglass join PEP board

Posted on May 27, 2014

By Jamie RiegerA recent freight transportation study completed by Palliser Economic Partnership has led to one new board member who comes to the table with… Read More »

Coalition promotes positive environment for children

Posted on May 27, 2014

By Jamie RiegerCypress Early Childhood Coalition has been around for a couple years now and would like to see more people get involved with the… Read More »

Impossible comebacks Part 2 – Baseball and basketball

Posted on May 21, 2014

By Rob Ficiur Last week I wrote about the four NHL teams completed the Impossible Comeback; fall behind 3-0 in a series and comeback to… Read More »

Notes from County of Forty Mile

Posted on May 21, 2014

By Jamie RiegerYellow LakeStewart Payne, bylaw officer for the County of Forty Mile, in his report to council, said that fishing and illegal parking are… Read More »

From here to there

Posted on May 13, 2014

By Craig FunstonA recent trip to the North made me feel like I was in some sort of United Nations time zone. Let me see:… Read More »

The impossible playoff comeback happens again

Posted on May 13, 2014

By Rob Ficiur Unlikely (impossible) playoff comebacks is why fans follow sports. Even though it can be done, usually comebacks fall short. This year the… Read More »

The good die young

Posted on May 6, 2014

By Craig FunstonIt's dangerous being young these days. I don't know that from experience, of course, just from sourcing the radio and Internet.Three main stories… Read More »

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