Opinion

Each year, the first full week of June is Seniors’ Week in Alberta, a grand tradition dating back 36 years.

Town’s increasing population indicates the potential to expand to a second library site

Kenney resigned after just 51 per cent of party rank-and-file endorsed him in a leadership review

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the provincial healthcare system, and the first responders at AHS Emergency Medical Services have witnessed it firsthand.

Last week, the Liberals commenced another attempt to thwart the proper functioning of our democracy; this time in the form of Motion 11. The motion includes a proposal to give the NDP-Liberal government new powers to extend sitting hours in the House, temporarily remove certain procedural tools from the opposition, and for Justin Trudeau to adjourn the House until September without notice or an all-party agreement, among other changes.

‘The dissemination of news to the public is a necessary element of a vibrant and healthy democracy’

Exciting improvements are ongoing at your Library.

‘The dissemination of news to the public is a necessary element of a vibrant and healthy democracy’

As spring rolls around again so does Mother’s Day. Although we should be showing appreciation and love for mothers and the tireless work that they do every day—including the emotional labour of the household the majority of the time, Mother’s Day is a great time to go the extra mile and show your love and gratitude.

Starting a new job at Sylvan Lake News wasn’t quite as terrifying as jumping out of a plane, but it has been fairly exhilarating.