Opinion

Alberta’s new Premier Alison Redford has announced her plans to ditch Alberta’s current marketing slogan.

“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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.