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Open letter on Good Samaritan Society decision from former Taber resident
Posted on June 22, 2016I would like to add my thoughts and comments to your recent announcement to discontinue the use of the Co-Op pharmacy for the prescription and… Read More »
Victims of violence often lost in the politics
Posted on June 15, 2016The tears have not even had time to dry in what is being dubbed America’s worst mass shooting, and yet within minutes of the story… Read More »
Celebrate young families and the role of parenting
Posted on June 15, 2016In this time and age when we talk about issues as trying to figure out who we are, and in cases even encourage children, who… Read More »
Overhaul of electoral system a complicated one
Posted on June 8, 2016Justin Trudeau's Liberal government is assuring Canadians that any proposed changes to the electoral system will require the public's support. That's good to hear. It… Read More »
Reader applauds L.T. Westlake for Education Week activities
Posted on June 8, 2016Huge congratulations to L.T. Westlake Fine Arts Elementary School. They hosted week-long celebrations during Education Week in Alberta (May 2-6, 2016) to honour multi-culturalism in… Read More »
Everywhere you look, you see the kindness of Taber
Posted on June 1, 2016Given the downturn in the economy in North America this past year, one could not blame an overriding mindset of every-man-for-himself when its comes to… Read More »
Comparing social programs to communism uncalled for
Posted on June 1, 2016I had the unfortunate opportunity to watch a video online, of our MLA Grant Hunter (WRP) standing up in the Alberta Legislature and equate social… Read More »
Hopefully Fort McMurray residents can return home soon
Posted on May 25, 2016Fort McMurray residents were told last week that they might be able to return home starting June 1, if conditions are sufficiently safe. They might… Read More »
Forgive, forget and move on
Posted on May 25, 2016In the case of Mr. Moffatt's indiscretion: forgive, forget and move on. He has been reprimanded; he has suffered immensely for his insensitivity to the… Read More »
Questions on bin system
Posted on May 25, 2016My new bins appear to be a wonderful idea. But what if: 1. IF I put “wet” compostable material into the bin. I am expected… Read More »
Social media has way of misinforming public
Posted on May 18, 2016If one wants to see the dark side of social media, one has to look no further than one’s own Facebook page with the current… Read More »