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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.
On the 43rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

On the 43rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Two weeks ago, I posted a poll on the Airdrie City View website: “When does the Christmas season begin?” Does it begin after Thanksgiving, after Halloween, after Remembrance Day or 12 days before Christmas? The reason I posted the poll was that I cou
Rocky View Weekly photographer skates for a cause in Crossfield

Rocky View Weekly photographer skates for a cause in Crossfield

Being an official during a charity hockey game is an interesting experience. I had the opportunity to skate as a linesman for the Crossfield Raise the Roof Flames Alumni Charity game this past weekend.
Skating for a cause in Crossfield

Skating for a cause in Crossfield

Being an official during a charity hockey game is an interesting experience. I had the opportunity to skate as a linesman for the Crossfield Raise the Roof Flames Alumni Charity game this past weekend.
Please leave my furry friend alone

Please leave my furry friend alone

I read recently that Airdrie City council was approached and asked to include cats into the dog bylaw. Before I let you know how I feel about this, let it be known that I am a huge animal lover, of all dogs, cats, fish and pet rocks.
Whoops… You're Promoted: The Ron Liepert story

Whoops… You're Promoted: The Ron Liepert story

I’m here today to pitch you an idea for a new sitcom, a little show I like to call Whoops… You’re Promoted! The show follows the life and times of Ron Liepert, a gruff, no-nonsense politician who can’t help but make a hash of every job he undertakes.
Premier Alison Redford's new cabinet a real head-scratcher

Premier Alison Redford's new cabinet a real head-scratcher

Change, change, change. It was the mantra of Alison Redford’s ebullient campaign that was nearly flawless, capped off in her come-from-behind victory to become premier.
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