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Unite the right gaining traction in Alberta
Posted on January 27, 2016The unite the right movement is gaining traction in the province as Albertans, most of whom did not vote for the current NDP government, seek… Read More »
Superintendent addresses best practices concerns
Posted on January 27, 2016Recently the Minister of Education has released a document entitled “Guidelines for Best Practices: Creating Learning Environments that Respect Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Expressions and… Read More »
Number of homeless veterans in Canada is disgraceful
Posted on January 20, 2016A report released last week by Employment and Social Development Canada suggests there are nearly 2,300 homeless veterans in Canada. This is the first time… Read More »
Inroads being made in aboriginal issues
Posted on January 20, 2016I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my… Read More »
North Korea threat can no longer be ignored
Posted on January 13, 2016It has become almost traditional now in the West to regard the threats and pronouncements of communist-led North Korea as the flag-swaddled ultra nationalistic delusions… Read More »
The spirit must not falter for 2016
Posted on January 6, 2016New Years has always been associated with beginnings. As it marks the start of a brand new year, it’s appropriate to associate it with many… Read More »
Reader thankful for carol festival
Posted on January 6, 2016Thank You Taber Kiwanis Club for the carol festival on Dec. 9, and for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the… Read More »
U.N. needs different priorities
Posted on January 6, 2016From the management of the United Nations, To God, excuse me, not really sure which God, but this letter is important, we are sure that… Read More »
Binge live your life in 2016
Posted on December 30, 20152015 will conclude this week, as southern Albertans take a look back at the year that was and focus their attention on the years to… Read More »
Christmas traditions everlasting despite Cromwell
Posted on December 22, 2015If Puritan Oliver Cromwell had his way back in 1644, there would be no Christmas celebrations today, no exchanging of gifts and no singing of… Read More »