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Working towards a safe community

Working towards a safe community

It ain’t easy being blue, at least that’s how the headlines are making it look. If you watch the news you will see that some of the most recent stories have shed a very poor light on a particular department.
The political scene in Alberta

The political scene in Alberta

Dear Editor, The voters of Alberta gravely need to educate themselves on the undertakings of their current government, because through administration to administration they sing the same old song.
How much more?

How much more?

Yes, there is an election going on, but quite frankly how much more can they take from people, especially those that have none to give? From higher taxes on gas to more fees for government services, to downloading costs onto school divisions and muni
Opposition needed

Opposition needed

The way I see it, our government has lost its way. Our MLA owns land near the Multiplex, he wants to move more of town up there. Our school division has the gall to ask parents to pay for their kids to ride the bus.
Taxi not a right

Taxi not a right

Re: Night-time bus service set to get people home, Advocate, Apr. 7, 2015 First of all, this is a small town, not Edmonton or Vancouver or Montreal where I am from.
A valued commodity

A valued commodity

Allegedly lying and corrupt senators, cops being potentially bribed and some other political figures not doing what they said they would, there is one valuable commodity that seems to be severely lacking among the public – trust.
Election time

Election time

It’s election time again. Maybe we should look in the mirror when we go out to vote. We vote these people in to represent us and they spend taxpayers money foolishly, then blame the taxpayers.
A dark day

A dark day

March 5th was a tough day for a family, as their son, who was killed while riding his bike to Leduc and back. This was something he had done before, mainly for exercising for a trip to the mountains.
Business owner puts kink into gravel pit application

Business owner puts kink into gravel pit application

Congratulations Lafarge Canada.
Temporary foreign workers affected too

Temporary foreign workers affected too

I had never encountered the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) until I moved to Alberta, but it wasn’t until two weeks ago that I learned the impact it has on the lives of those involved.
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