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COLUMN: 'Christ’ definitely belongs in Christmas
Downplaying the religious aspects of Christmas in order not to offend some people can be offensive to others.
Dec 25, 2024 6:30 AM
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LETTER: Why would someone be offended by Christmas?
Christmas is often referred to as 'The Holidays' even though non-Christians aren't offended by the word.
Dec 23, 2024 8:30 AM
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COLUMN: Federal NDP ties dragging Nenshi down
Premier Danielle Smith scores points when NDP votes against UCP's efforts to neuter Trudeau’s plans for an emissions cap on Alberta energy.
Dec 22, 2024 7:00 AM
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LETTER: Okotoks politicians should have voted against salary hike
Okotoks council members should have shown leadership by acknowledging it was the wrong time to vote themselves a salary increase.
Dec 21, 2024 7:00 AM
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COLUMN: Power and greed on display in Ottawa
There is no room for power hungry, greedy politicians in Canadian parliament, says Foothills MP John Barlow.
Dec 19, 2024 11:30 AM
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COLUMN: Tories follow Trump’s lead with ‘Sellout’ Singh
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh receiving similar treatment to 'Crooked Hillary' and 'Sleepy Joe'
Dec 19, 2024 6:30 AM
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COLUMN: Fiction writers brave a dark and stormy contest
California contest challenges fiction writers from around the globe to compose the opening sentence to “the worst of all possible novels.”
Dec 18, 2024 1:30 PM
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LETTER: Keep Okotoks garbage collection on a weekly schedule
Garbage left rotting in bins for two weeks will attract wildlife and create odours.
Dec 18, 2024 10:30 AM
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EDITORIAL: Don’t wait so long between increases
Okotoks council members get double-digit raises because salaries haven't been reviewed for at least four years.
Dec 18, 2024 6:30 AM
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LETTER: Worrying signs on several fronts in Alberta
None of the 13 bills passed in the legislative session that just ended contains even a single reference to protecting our water, air or land.
Dec 17, 2024 4:15 PM
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