Opinion

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Journalists are charged with reporting the news.

Aug 22, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

New 2013 election requirements for this fall

Most of us are aware that the 2013 Lacombe elections are being held on Oct. 21, but there are some who may not be aware that changes

Aug 22, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Way to go Bucs

Congratulations to the Central Alberta Buccaneers.

Aug 15, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Readers encourage residents to complete garbage survey

Did you know that proposed changes to garbage collection in the City of Lacombe affects every residence?

Aug 15, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

A look at old backhouses and Hallowe’en

The column this week will deal neither with people nor agriculture but will instead focus on an institution of the past

Aug 15, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Another year of tremendous growth in Blackfalds

The Town of Blackfalds has just completed a local census.

Aug 15, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

A culture of safety does more than just reduce accidents

Workplace culture is a significant component of workplace safety.

Aug 15, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Pulling much-needed water out of thin air in Peru

Billboards are usually a common sight in cities, particularly large ones.

Aug 8, 2013 9:00 PM Read more >

Self-diagnosis is ok

A recent poll by Ipsos, a Canadian research company, found that more than half of Canadians surveyed tend to self-diagnose

Aug 8, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Memories of local sheep production

At one time sheep were an important part of agricultural production in Central Alberta with Hiram Flewwelling and Bill Puffer prominent

Aug 1, 2013 9:00 PM Read more >