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Should politicians pay their own way to political power?
Posted on May 17, 2019Political reform is necessary now, rather than later. Southern Albertans are settling in or are begrudgingly accepting a new UCP leadership provincially, as Canadians head… Read More »
Cry wolf — when politicians claim media bias
Posted on May 9, 2019Some politicians — municipal, provincial, federal, and especially in the U.S. — need to stop blaming the media for reporting on a politician’s shortcomings as… Read More »
Road less repaired
Posted on April 25, 2019It’s that time of year again, when the snow and ice peels back to reveal roads that tell a sad story of harsh winters, wear… Read More »
Social media has made us oblivious to the ills of its use
Posted on April 8, 2019“Court of Public Opinion” is in session, as of late, thanks to the almost nauseating barrage of social media platforms allowing everyone and anyone to… Read More »
Letters to the Editor give readers a voice
Posted on March 29, 2019Editorial comments are not news and shouldn’t be featured as such, as some news sources will say analysis or editorial — but a lot of… Read More »
There’s a sucker born every election
Posted on March 25, 2019Westwind Weekly News Liars, cheats, scoundrels, petty thugs — and they’re supposed to be the good guys. Up on their soap boxes hawking what each… Read More »
Letter to the Editor — Justin Trudeau must take action to resolve Canada-China canola dispute
Posted on March 14, 2019Dear Editor: Recently, the Chinese government canceled the canola import permit for one of Canada's largest grain processors — Winnipeg-based Richardson International, citing insect infestation… Read More »
Urban legends tend to be trends of the day
Posted on March 7, 2019According to recent news reports, a number of southern Alberta school boards have sent home letters about the Momo Challenge. This social media trend appears… Read More »
Don’t be duped, scammed, or swindled
Posted on February 28, 2019Have you heard the one about someone’s grandson or other relative detained in a gazillion-miles away prison in need of bail money from an unsuspecting… Read More »
Change is needed in how we recycle
Posted on February 21, 2019We are told the carbon tax will encourage “consumers” to reduce consumption of anything contributing to carbon emissions, but in many cases we have absolutely… Read More »