Supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Alberta’s government is contributing $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to help coordinate and deliver much-needed humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Penton: Inspiring Parrot does it in ‘style’
There are uplifting stories, there are stories that are perfect for Hollywood movies, and then there’s Max Parrot’s story.
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Ashley Good Memorial Fund celebrates 20th year
This year marks the 20th year of the Ashley Good Memorial Fund Youth Show at the Beef Expo in Oyen. Ashley’s parents, Don and Mindy Good, have been the driving force…
Mel Davidson shares her knowledge with OMHA
Mel Davidson, head coach of the gold medal-winning 2006 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Olympics Canadian women’s team, has been offering training and coaching sessions to the Oyen Minor Hockey Association (OMHA).
Oyen Eagles prepare for playoff run
The Oyen Eagles only have one game left in the regular season, but they’re preparing to make an impact in the playoffs.
Farmers enrol in drone school
When you hear about ground school, flight manoeuvres and acquiring a pilot’s certificate, one usually assumes these are referring to planes.
Pop 89: We Live in Whole Other Worlds
On Tuesday, the 15th of February, the PM declared The Emergency Act. I recalled a similar declaration, The War Measures Act, in 1970 when Trudeau Sr. suspended civil liberties in Quebec after a series of bombings by the FLQ.
Check It Out: A short history lesson
Here’s a bit of history humour for you: “Question: Where was the Constitution Act of 1982 signed? Answer: At the bottom.”
Acadia Valley holds open house at new hall
The community of Acadia Valley is happy to have a new hall in their hamlet. It replaces the previous building which was built in 1941.
Conservative Party leader must prioritize balanced budgets
Balanced budgets mean less government debt for Canadian kids and grandkids to pay back, less money wasted on interest charges and fewer tax hikes.
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Penton: Race-related lawsuit could shake the NFL
OK, so we have a new Super Bowl champion. The National Football League offers up a new champ every year.
West Central Crisis Centre serves a huge area
Michelle Weber, Executive Director of the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre, took time from her over-the-top busy schedule to give me a tour of the Centre’s future home.
Rising costs continue to Burden Canadians
In this week’s column, I believe it is deeply important to address the affordability crisis Canada is facing.
Check It Out: Living outside the box
A young girl wanted to make a cake, but when she realized there weren’t any cake mixes in the pantry, her mom pointed to a cookbook and suggested she think outside the box.
Pop 89: We Could Be the Country that Talked to Each Other
I spent too much time in front of the computer last night, scrolling for information about what’s happening in Ottawa. I admit I knew about the caravan, people from my own village have joined it…
O’Toole paid the price for flip-flopping on carbon tax
Here’s a free tip for all Conservative Party leadership candidates: don’t break your promise to fight carbon taxes.
Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal
Province-wide public health measures will be gradually lifted as the fifth wave of COVID-19 subsides and pressure on the health-care system eases.
Penton: Canadian tennis stars on the rise
Canada’s status on the world professional tennis stage skyrocketed in Melbourne in January, but Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime still haven’t reached the peak of the mountain.