Opinion

There is something about Little League baseball that is incredibly endearing and tremendously intriguing. I wouldn’t go as far as saying it brings the game back to Peanuts and Cracker Jack, but it does carry a certain mystique to it.

Is there any real reason I should go out and vote? Will it really make a difference what party is in power? I recently spoke to a campaign volunteer for one of the parties and asked how people are feeling when they visit their homes.

Several months ago I wrote a column about abbreviations and my dislike for them. Though I will never understand the draw of bae, cray or totes, I will admit I made a bit of an oversight. You see, I forgot to consider the benefits of shorthand.

I couldn’t find my keys anywhere this morning.

I've noticed a lot more Calgary Flames flags on car windows these days and I think it's great people are supporting their favourite team. I, however, will not be jumping on the fandom bandwagon. Before you start sending me hate mail let me explain.

There are a lot of things I love about being a reporter. I am constantly learning something new.

April may be my favourite month of the year. No, not because I celebrate a birthday in it and not because it usually means it’s the end of another cold Albertan winter.

The Airdrie Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) announced this week it has decided to eliminate body checking from its Bantam and Midget city divisions for the upcoming season (see story on page 21).

As exciting as the end of March is, with winter finally coming to an end and warmer weather sticking around for longer than just an afternoon, there are few ‘holidays’ I dread more than April Fools’ Day.

The provincial budget, released on March 26, will have ramifications that spread far and wide, affecting nearly every sector in the province. I am proud to announce that today, April 2, sees the public release of an equally important budget – my own.