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Will federal election take on provincial tone?
Posted on September 11, 2019September sends us back to school and October will send us back to the polls. And while the Canadian political landscape has been percolating, is… Read More »
Reader thankful for medical care
Posted on September 11, 2019I recently had the misfortune of having to be hospitalized for a period of time in the Taber Hospital. Not having had this experience for… Read More »
Are we getting value for our health care dollars?
Posted on September 4, 2019The Fraser Institute says an average Canadian family of four will pay $13,311 this year for government health care. That is a 65.8 per cent… Read More »
Medals available for veterans
Posted on September 4, 2019Dear Sir or Madame, I would like to inform your readers about two very special medals that are available for our veterans. These are the… Read More »
Hail not enough to prevent Cornfest fun
Posted on August 28, 2019There was certainly some unease heading into the 2019 version of the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce’s version of Cornfest — arguably the largest… Read More »
Prior conservative governments deserve blame, too
Posted on August 28, 2019Re: UCP fiscal restraint needs measured approach (Aug. 21) I salute you for an editorial that said it all. Coming from the world of finance… Read More »
UCP fiscal restraint needs measured approach
Posted on August 21, 2019There are few Albertans who would argue that in 2019 the province’s finances don’t need a significant overhaul. Most, in fact, would argue that it… Read More »
Trump unlike Stephen King character
Posted on August 21, 2019Re: Trevor Busch's August 14 column: No, Trump doesn't equal the Stephen King character of Greg Stillson. And Trevor Busch doesn't consider the greater danger… Read More »
Responsible pet ownership requires effort
Posted on August 14, 2019One does not have to look far to see organizations that care about animals with the In From the Cold Rescue Society and the Lost… Read More »
Fixing railway crossing long overdue
Posted on August 14, 2019Dear Sir, I cannot figure out why the CPR does not fix the railway crossing at 50th St. and Highway 3. The other three crossings… Read More »