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Former judge and First Nations advocate weighs in on flaws in Canadian justice system

Former judge and First Nations advocate weighs in on flaws in Canadian justice system

The Boushie/Stanley matter has highlighted the problem of racism in Canadian society, but in my view, the more important aspect is its demonstration of the inadequacies of the Canadian Criminal Justice system.
Council is heading in the right direction

Council is heading in the right direction

I’d like to offer my sincere gratitude for placing your trust in me to oversee and guide our community through a very critical 2018-2021 term.
Soulish words and art offer light for enduring the darkness

Soulish words and art offer light for enduring the darkness

The other day I encountered a painting by a local artist vivid in its wisdom on endurance, the theme of last week’s column. In that column I quoted from Linda Kavelin-Popov: “Endurance is our ability to withstand adversity and hardship….
Patrick LaMotagne Cartoon

Patrick LaMotagne Cartoon

Endurance: staying the course when the going gets tough

Endurance: staying the course when the going gets tough

A recent blog post by one of our coffee companions reminded me of the Scripture verse, “Consider him who endured such hostility against himself…, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart” (Hebrews 12:3).
Mayor seeks assurance that commitment to fund 1A/22 Interchange remains firm

Mayor seeks assurance that commitment to fund 1A/22 Interchange remains firm

Council’s eyes were firmly fixed on the recently delivered 2018 Alberta Government budget, looking for any sign of the government’s previous promise to advance construction of the highways 1A/22 interchange.
Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

What goes into a rescue animal's name?

What goes into a rescue animal's name?

Have you ever wondered how we come up with names for our animals? I would love to be able to tell you there is a well thought out process to ensure all of our residents are matched with the best possible name for them, but I can't.
What goes into a rescue animal's name?

What goes into a rescue animal's name?

Have you ever wondered how we come up with names for our animals? I would love to be able to tell you there is a well thought out process to ensure all of our residents are matched with the best possible name for them, but I can't.
Holy Hilarity Sunday celebrates time God had the last laugh

Holy Hilarity Sunday celebrates time God had the last laugh

Do you know why angels can fly? According to writer G.K. Chesterton, of fictional priest-detective Father Brown fame, “Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.
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