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Believe it or not, I really miss my evil, demented demon-goat

Believe it or not, I really miss my evil, demented demon-goat

She was a monster. Six feet tall, blood-red eyes with frightening, rectangular pupils, cloven hooves ready to slash us to pieces and long, razor-sharp horns itching to gore us.
Three rules for future Progressive Conservative leadership candidates

Three rules for future Progressive Conservative leadership candidates

I was wrong. I admit it. Several weeks ago, I predicted that as long as the campaign remained uneventful and turnout remained low, that Gary Mar would be Alberta’s next premier. Well, turnout remained ridiculously low.
Faith Matters: Change the way you define yourself

Faith Matters: Change the way you define yourself

I may date myself a little, but I like a few of the songs that came out of the ‘60s. There was a group back then called The Turtles. They may not ring a bell with you, but maybe their more famous song does. See if you remember these words...
Municipalities need predictable funding, greater autonomy

Municipalities need predictable funding, greater autonomy

Crossfield residents face a number of choices.
Hey, prisoners, there are worse things than going to work

Hey, prisoners, there are worse things than going to work

Last week, Wildrose leader Danielle Smith announced that when her party is elected to government, she will introduce work programs for provincial prisoners.
The role of art in community

The role of art in community

Art is the spice enlivening the meat and potatoes of the meal that is our environment. It directs the conversation, draws our attention to things we might otherwise ignore, and helps us understand who we are.
Local MLA's collapse headlines PC leadership first ballot results

Local MLA's collapse headlines PC leadership first ballot results

According to various pundits and reporters, there were no surprises in last week’s Progressive Conservative leadership election. That’s not entirely true. Yes, the overall results from the first ballot did closely match a poll done prior to the vote.
Let the spin begin: A closer look at the PC leadership first ballot results

Let the spin begin: A closer look at the PC leadership first ballot results

According to various pundits and reporters, there were no surprises in last week’s Progressive Conservative leadership election. They are, what I like to call, wrong.
The price of water: A region on the line

The price of water: A region on the line

The Kneehill water line has been an expensive fiasco. Everybody knows it. Even our MLA. It’s too bad Richard Marz and his Progressive Conservative government aren’t willing to do anything about it.
Watersheds have the power to unite us

Watersheds have the power to unite us

What exactly is a watershed? For the answer to this question, I turned to David Hill, program director with the Alberta Water Research Institute.
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