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Life often throws its curveballs at us, doesn't it? Have you ever come across a person who just seems to have the right things to say when you need to hear it? They have that awesome gift of encouragement.

Tens of millions of dollars. Several years of planning and meetings followed by less than two years of construction. The ability for aging seniors to stay in their community? Priceless.

Last year on May 5, the Alberta New Democratic Party won a surprisingly large majority government.

The Henry Sonnenberg Christmas Dinner continues to spread goodwill. Last week, a donation of $2,000 was given by the Olds Lions Club and the Olds Legion -- along with Mr. Sonnenberg -- to the Mountain View Food Bank.

Sundre's recycling depot is not a waste transfer station. By and large, town and Mountain View County residents seem to understand this and have been putting the facility to good use.

April 19, 2016 marks 100 years since Alberta women got the right to vote. It is a reason to celebrate and to reflect on progress made.

The community is invited to attend a public meeting hosted by Alberta Transportation (AT) on the future of Highway 27 through downtown Sundre. The roadway is completely owned and operated by AT.

The recent Trudeau cabinet retreat in St. Andrews, N.B., set the federal government's economic and social agenda for 2016 – and that agenda should also become a road map for the provinces.

Trudeau and the Liberal Party's campaign promise to legalize marijuana might not materialize any time soon, if at all.

This town council is getting out of control. They said they are not raising taxes this year, which is simply not true. I was at the council's financial open house back in December.