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Lots to consider about recycling program

Lots to consider about recycling program

How much is a recycling program worth? In strict terms, the answer is $176,735.
Loose rocks, cracked windshields, blas é; attitudes

Loose rocks, cracked windshields, blas é; attitudes

Oh, gravel truck driver, gravel truck driver, where is thine tarp, oh gravel truck driver? You know the line I’m referencing, and the spirit of emotion behind it — I hope.
The important pieces of renovating a hospital wing

The important pieces of renovating a hospital wing

The fight against cancer has been raging for more than 2000 years, since before the time of Hippocrates, and humanity has seen quite a few advancements in medicine beyond the purgatives recommended by Galen in the second century.
Get off my lawn and other ramblings from a grumpy old man

Get off my lawn and other ramblings from a grumpy old man

What constitutes a good neighbour? For a number of years I have semi-jokingly said it is someone that doesn’t exist.
Review needed

Review needed

You’d have to be blind not to see the division on Westlock County council — it’s a gap that continues to grow weekly. And for ratepayers who are funding this seven-ring circus, it’s time to call the question on the effectiveness of the entire bunch.
Should council meetings be televised?

Should council meetings be televised?

In the 1950s movie Sunset Boulevard, Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, utters the now infamous words, ‘All right Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.
Kudos to the 4-H Club

Kudos to the 4-H Club

For an organization that has been around since 1917, 4-H has sure become a staple of the community — club members routinely host events or are featured in the paper and everything they do is for a good cause or purpose.
One good turn deserves another

One good turn deserves another

Life, and ‘the Beast’ wildfire that ravaged northern Alberta has moved on, and while it still continues to threaten the livelihoods and wellbeing of countless Albertans in its march across the province, the wildfire is no longer a monster creating it
Both sides will have to concede if recreation agreement is to be reached

Both sides will have to concede if recreation agreement is to be reached

For months Barrhead town councillors have been wondering what their County of Barrhead counterparts thought was fair contribution towards the recreational facilities and services residents of both municipalities use.
Step up

Step up

Village of Clyde residents told their elected officials they wanted the community to remain incorporated.
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