Opinion

COLUMN: Stay out of the bump zone

We need to evaluate if expectations were misplaced or if we perhaps contributed to our own hurt somehow. 

May 8, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

LETTER: Foothills politicians silent on on-farm slaughtering

Alberta's On Farm Slaughtering Act is riddled with loopholes that have led to a domino of bad events. 

May 8, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Legislation to increase provincial-municipal tensions

The provincial government wants there to be no confusion on questions of governance jurisdiction in Alberta. 

May 8, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Everyone’s happy, except the complainer

People like artist Gordon Mackey make the world a better place.

May 7, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

LETTER: We’ve got Trudeau to thank for many things

We should be grateful that Justin Trudeau has nearly doubled the national debt and waged an attack on our freedom.

May 6, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

LETTER: Town should mandate installation of radon air pumps

D’Arcy Ranch homeowner wondered what the white pipe protruding from the concrete slab labeled "Radon" was all about.

May 5, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Only one side professional at Diamond Valley appeal

The Town of Diamond Valley has egg on its face over approval of affordable housing project.

May 3, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Unnecessary step back in time at ballot box

Prohibiting of vote counting machines is pandering to the conspiracy theorists among us. 

May 2, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Restrict growth so we can live in peace

Previous Okotoks administration was smart to put a moratorium on growth of all kinds.

May 1, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Okotoks art controversy has good ending

Town of Okotoks made right move by not making artist Gordon Mackey remove his sculptures from Sheep River pathways.

May 1, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >