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Why the snub?

Why the snub?

We were a little perplexed following premier Jason Kenney’s cabinet announcement April 30.
An argument for waiting

An argument for waiting

In light of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s May 3 ruling that the federal carbon tax, the United Conservative Party might want to hold off on scrapping the NDP’s carbon levy for a while.
One vote against

One vote against

Dear Editor, I read with interest the article about the county councillors wages. $30 per hour is a good wage. I don’t agree they should get a $30 meal ticket plus mileage.
A dustup on dust control

A dustup on dust control

Dear Editor, After reading the local papers, I am once again compelled to take pen in hand and question our Woodlands County councillors on some of their spending approvals in very tough economic times.
Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Time for a vaping sin tax

Time for a vaping sin tax

Before the 2018 Ontario election, then Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford promised residents a buck a beer. And it is something he was able to deliver on, at least in part.
Talking taxes

Talking taxes

No one likes a tax increase, even a modest one like the Town of Westlock councillors passed at their April 24 meeting.
Is it time to open Pandora’s box?

Is it time to open Pandora’s box?

The tag line for the movie Jaws 2 was, “just when you thought it was safe to get back into the water.
Extreme Weather

Extreme Weather

Time to charge for election signs

Time to charge for election signs

“Signs, signs, everywhere a sign.
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