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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.
Your time is limited, don't waste it

Your time is limited, don't waste it

When great people die before their time, it helps remind us all our time is limited, and we mourn both the loss of a hero and the loss of what they still had to contribute. Entertainers and leaders are easiest to identify in this category.
Faith Matters: Don't let worry take over your life

Faith Matters: Don't let worry take over your life

Something you see everywhere is worry. You see it in the shopping mall, you see it at the airport. It hangs around the front steps at school or at the front doors at work. Worry is everywhere.
Thanksgiving is over: Time to make that New Year's resolution count

Thanksgiving is over: Time to make that New Year's resolution count

And it begins… you know what I’m talking about, the mouth marathon that lasts from Thanksgiving until all the Christmas leftovers are rotting in your fridge.
Rodeo Royalty representing Airdrie across Alberta

Rodeo Royalty representing Airdrie across Alberta

We started our September off with the Okotoks Pro Rodeo during Labour Day weekend, attending the Friday and Sunday performances.
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