Opinion

The decision by Alberta's government to decisively sever its interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games is deserving of a place on a rarely-used podium, one reserved for responsible use of citizens’ tax dollars.

If you live in Cochrane, it's easy to have food on the brain this month. There's lots of food-related festivities in Cochrane throughout August, with events like the Cochrane Food Fest returning on Aug.

"It's not personal...it's strictly business.

Shakespeare once referred to death as the “undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveller returns.” Recently, I have been confronted by questions of mortality, my own, as well as those of some of my family members.

Though some continue to bury their heads in the sand, the evidence of climate change is all around us, and will continue to impact every-day life in the years to come.

The next time it's my turn to write a column, I may be a father!

The trick to loving the place you call home is to be involved and embrace everything your community offers. So this summer, try to embrace Airdrie in a way you perhaps haven't before.

While admittedly expensive, passenger rail is really a no-brainer that would improve the quality of life for many Airdrie, Calgary, and Okotoks residents. So let's see if it can be done.

Fresh off the heels of the Calgary Stampede, Rocky View residents will be able to keep the party going with an assortment of fun annual events throughout the region this weekend. 

Maybe it’s our new Alberta Advantage: free stuff for everybody.