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Compromise needed in school prayer debate
Posted on November 20, 2013It has come to our attention that the daily recital of the Lord's Prayer has been stopped at the Dr. Hamman School, due to the… Read More »
The Lord’s Prayer — A blessing of peace and comfort
Posted on November 20, 2013As a mother of a son who attended Dr. Hamman Elementary School in Taber in Grade 5, I was saddened when I read the front… Read More »
Let’s keep bullying out of the prayer debate
Posted on November 20, 2013I found it quite unsettling when the parent involved in the prayer dispute at Dr. Hamman school revealed that they have received hate mail and… Read More »
School prayer protected under School Act
Posted on November 14, 2013I was alarmed this past Wednesday to find Dr. Hamman School had suddenly banned the Lord’s Prayer after singing the Canadian anthem. On questioning, I … Read More »
Gratitude for afforded democratic freedoms
Posted on November 6, 2013When I heard the news on Monday, Oct. 28, that the last load of beets had just been delivered to the receiving station my heart… Read More »
Polling stations need improving
Posted on October 30, 2013Three years ago when I voted in the last election, I went to the Senior’s Centre, and in less than five minutes, I was finished… Read More »
Forum format needs re-tooling
Posted on October 16, 2013I attended the all-candidates forum last Wednesday night at the Heritage Inn, and noticed that it was not as well attended as the one three… Read More »
Forum questions abound
Posted on October 16, 2013On Oct. 9 I attended the public forum at the Heritage Inn to learn more about the candidates running for town council. My expectations were… Read More »
Leadership debates illustrative of right versus left divide
Posted on October 3, 2013Editor: Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Party, and Brian Mason, leader of Alberta’s NDP are travelling around Alberta, taking part in debates billed as… Read More »
Bus driver concerned over child safety
Posted on September 18, 2013On Sept. 10 at approximately 3:45 p.m., I was travelling south on RR 170, driving a school bus full of children. Before I made my… Read More »