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Benefits of the cadets program

Benefits of the cadets program

When a cadet puts on their freshly pressed uniform and carefully shined shoes, the reflection staring back at them in the mirror is one to be proud of.
Insurance can 't replace precious mementos

Insurance can 't replace precious mementos

Dear Editor, This letter is to the despicable cowards that broke into my house last weekend. Take notice that it is only a matter of time before you will be caught and brought to justice.
Thank you for your support

Thank you for your support

Dear Editor, On June 4, 2014 - three members of the RCMP were senselessly murdered in Moncton, NB. Two others were wounded by gunfire and the community of Moncton was terrorized for over 30 hours.
Restoring hope?

Restoring hope?

Right now, there is a small movement happening in Barrhead and Westlock to restore the Sparrow’s Hope project, a shelter for women fleeing abusive relationships.
In their debt

In their debt

It’s a debt that can never truly be repaid. Last Friday, June 6, people all over the world celebrated the 70th anniversary of one of the most bloody and costly operations of the Second World War.
Paying tribute

Paying tribute

David Ross, Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Douglas James Larche; three names that have been all over the news for the past week.
Relay for life

Relay for life

Dear Editor, Cancer...everyone is affected by it in some way. Looking for an event to get involved in and make a difference? Consider putting a team together of friends, co-workers, or family for the St.
Closed meetings a step in the wrong direction

Closed meetings a step in the wrong direction

CORRECTION: This editorial originally stated that “Lots of municipal bodies in the region and province hold these types of meetings, including Athabasca County.
We should learn from seniors, not just honour them

We should learn from seniors, not just honour them

If you read our special Seniors Week coverage (“Mary Olson’s music teaching spans generations” and “Plenty planned at Boyle Seniors Drop-In Centre this week” in the June 3 issue of the Advocate), one thing will become eminently clear: we could all ta
Are cities too squeamish to talk about abortion?

Are cities too squeamish to talk about abortion?

With all the chatter about fetuses over the past few weeks, it seems that abortion isn’t the pariah of discussion topics it once was.
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