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Fort Assiniboine medical marijuana facility would help the community in more ways than one

Fort Assiniboine medical marijuana facility would help the community in more ways than one

Like it or not Canada is going to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. It is just a matter of time — by July 2018 if you believe the federal government.
Heroes in my book

Heroes in my book

If you’re going to donate to a charity, donate to one that benefits children. That’s what I think anyway. But I’m not telling you what to do with your money, I’d never dream of it.
Readers view on global warming

Readers view on global warming

Dear Editor, Just iterating . . . Too hot, too cold, global warming, coming ice age. Facts or fakes.
Time to do laundry

Time to do laundry

There was a lot in the municipal inspection report on the Town of Athabasca that piqued our interests.
No alarms and no surprises

No alarms and no surprises

The secrets are out. Err, I mean – they were restated. The province’s inspection report into the Town of Athabasca’s affairs didn’t reveal any really new information to us.
Lane swim fiasco

Lane swim fiasco

There has been much hype and enthusiasm over the building of a new pool in Athabasca.
Sad statistics in assault study point to larger societal problem

Sad statistics in assault study point to larger societal problem

In case you need to be reminded, sexual assault is a crime.
Teachers and government shouldn 't give up student learning assessment exams

Teachers and government shouldn 't give up student learning assessment exams

Should the province make Alberta’s provincial achievement test (PAT) mandatory once again? United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership Brian Jean, believes so.
Reader reminds people about the importance of voting for trustee

Reader reminds people about the importance of voting for trustee

Dear Editor, As I leave my home in Alberta after thirty-six amazing years, to return to my family in Ontario, it is with a sad heart that my final thoughts are once again drawn to the dismissal of the former Pembina Hills Schools Superintendent.
What has happened to communication?

What has happened to communication?

Dear Editor, Why are there so many people walking around seemingly talking to themselves? How do people have so many friends that are interested in hearing about what they ate for breakfast, what they are doing, what happened to whom, etc.
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