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Christmas: It's the most stressful, socially awkward time of the year

Christmas: It's the most stressful, socially awkward time of the year

Yup, I am one of those people. A real grinch, I dread the Christmas season. I haven’t always been this way. I remember as a kid being so excited I couldn’t sleep for a month in advance.
Thanksgiving trip to Seattle worth every American penny

Thanksgiving trip to Seattle worth every American penny

It started as a text message from a friend about four months ago. Bryce: “Hey, any interest in going to the Apple Cup?” Me: “Yeah, I’m kind of interested.” Bryce: “OK, I just bought tickets.
Danger can be thrilling, at least that is what my passenger said

Danger can be thrilling, at least that is what my passenger said

It was with great pleasure that I set out with my co-worker to attend the Bragg Creek Artisans and Redwood Meadows annual Christmas craft sales, Nov. 19.
"Premier Redford 2.0 has significant upgrades, better configured for PC system"

"Premier Redford 2.0 has significant upgrades, better configured for PC system"

“Hello, and welcome to the Progressive Conservative Tech Support Hotline. Our hours are from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from March 1 to May 31, every four years. If you would like to donate to the PC party, press 1 now.
Time to seize the moment, reform Senate

Time to seize the moment, reform Senate

The time when Canadians will be able to democratically choose their senators will soon be upon us.
Faith Matters: God offers happiness, just ask

Faith Matters: God offers happiness, just ask

People are always seeking way to find contentment. Have you ever found yourself struggling to fill in these blanks: • “When I am _________, then I’ll be happy?” • “When I have __________, then I’ll be happy.
Without free votes, it doesn't matter what your PC nominee thinks

Without free votes, it doesn't matter what your PC nominee thinks

Our province’s Legislature, at its best, can be a place where the representatives of the people come together under the banner of mutual respect to face challenges, discuss solutions and solve problems.
Let the holiday season begin, depending on your concept of timing

Let the holiday season begin, depending on your concept of timing

Now that Remembrance Day has come and passed, the countdown to the year’s biggest holiday is officially on – only nine days remain until American Thanksgiving.
Provincial government needs a new sloganeer. Pick me! Pick me!

Provincial government needs a new sloganeer. Pick me! Pick me!

Alberta’s new Premier Alison Redford has announced her plans to ditch Alberta’s current marketing slogan.
Youth are right to question society's greed

Youth are right to question society's greed

“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil…” (1 Timothy 6:10 - The Bible) Not long ago a young 20-something who lives at our house and claims to belong to us said, “Dad, I’ve got a question for you.
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