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The wonderful mysteries of life’s beginnings

Let’s just say I really learned the meaning of the saying, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
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Sylvan Lake observations – a positive viewpoint

I am a regular reader of the Sylvan Lake News and have seen what I consider to be some very negative letters regarding Sylvan Lake
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Rediscovering the delights of heading to the annual fair

Most days I am a responsible adult doing my best to follow a strict regime of diet, exercise and not too much TV.
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Local playwright’s production continues to garner national attention

It’s always terrific to see a local writer/artist/singer/entrepreneur from Central Alberta do well on the national stage
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Reader offers more observations on council’s vision

In regards to Matt Prete’s letter about the subdivision of Pierview having to fight the people we voted in to represent us
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Let the games begin

Millions around the world will have their eyes glued to the TV as the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games get underway later this week.
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Responsible pet owners keep public spaces enjoyable for everyone

When I lived in Argentina, dogs were everywhere. Street dogs were easy to tell from pet dogs, because they were always a mix of breeds
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If it’s important enough, let’s just change the paradigm

Community is a wonderful thing, especially — as we saw recently in Pierview, when it pulls together for the common good.
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Summer boat ride truly was a memory keeper

Summer, with all its idle promises of long hot days where sunshine obligingly spills over everyone and everything and roses, wild and
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The best of summer; reminiscences of past joys

Summer is here. I don’t care if the calendar says June 20 was the first official day. For me, summer doesn’t start until July.
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