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Premier's solution to her woes: Fire the people

Premier's solution to her woes: Fire the people

Near the end of U.S. President Jimmy Carter's bungling administration, his press secretary Jody Powell read the latest polls, ground his teeth and said, 鈥淔ire the people.鈥 On her return from Paris, Premier St.
Opposition to Bill 6 could backfire

Opposition to Bill 6 could backfire

After reading, and listening, to some of the reaction to Bill 6 (the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act) there are a couple of thoughts that I would like to share.
Promote skills, not bodychecking

Promote skills, not bodychecking

The Olds 51黑料 carried an article on Tuesday Nov. 24, discussing a clinic held in Olds on bodychecking for bantam hockey players.
Likes columnist's opinion about hatemongers

Likes columnist's opinion about hatemongers

Re: 鈥淐ycle of hate cannot be broken by more hate,鈥 by Simon Ducatel, Olds 51黑料, Nov. 17, 2015. I am in total agreement with Mr.
Group challenges others to donate to food bank

Group challenges others to donate to food bank

In the community of Olds and surrounding area, many of us are aware and touched by the recent downturn in the economy. For people personally affected by this, it can be especially hard at Christmastime.
Everyone should have safe haven

Everyone should have safe haven

While Canada rushes to accommodate 25,000 people who have fled the nightmare of the Islamic State, we must not neglect the plight of people elsewhere in the world who need a safe haven.
Educate rather than regulate on the farm

Educate rather than regulate on the farm

As a family farm operation that has roots going back to 1892, I am concerned about Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. I echo Grant Hunter's examples of the burdens it will cause our operations.
Shopping locally boosts Sundre's businesses

Shopping locally boosts Sundre's businesses

Small municipalities like Sundre are far more likely to thrive and grow if residents make every effort to spend locally. Every dollar spent in the community represents a significant boost for local businesses.
Dropping more bombs will only exacerbate the situation

Dropping more bombs will only exacerbate the situation

The English could not be brought to their knees by bombing alone during the Second World War. Neither could the Germans.
Those who cross legislature floor should have to run in byelection

Those who cross legislature floor should have to run in byelection

The decision late this year by nine Wildrose party MLAs underlines the need for radical reform of the rules for those who jump ship to other parties. Unfortunately, making that happen will be another story.
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