Brian Zinchuk: Reliability of the electrical grid
I woke up the morning of May 25 and my early-rising wife informed me the power had been out for an hour.
Viva Vitality: Recreation and Parks Month
“June is Recreation and Parks Month” (JRPM) as recognized by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA).
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation Continues its $100,000 Community Grant Program
Are increasing costs making it harder to reach your fundraising goal? Inflation and lingering supply-chain issues have pushed building costs higher, but we want to help rural communities reach their dreams.
Employer Needs Survey
In a crucial initiative aimed at identifying and addressing critical labour force needs, Special Areas Regional Economic Development urges all employers in the region to participate in a significant survey.
RCMP recognized for 150 years of service
The month of May marked the RCMP’s 150th anniversary. The Canadian government officially formed the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873 for the purpose of policing the massive territory…
Penton: Blackhawks wasting no time on rebuild
The major beneficiary in the NHL Lottery Draw (aka the Connor Bedard sweepstakes), the Blackhawks are poised to jump from one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League to one of the best in only a couple of years.
Pop 89: Unwelcome Enlightenment
The first thing I do when someone I love is in pain is to “help”. I give advice. Share a pithy quote from a beloved author. Pass on information passed on from somebody else who is a supposed expert on the topic.
Check It Out: Children who grow up to be heroes
This story will make you smile. A general store was held up, and a brave cashier hit the guy with her labelling gun. The police are looking for the would-be robber and say there is now a price on the man’s head.
Alberta wind power cratered, Sask’s wasn’t great
One of the arguments made for widespread adoption of wind and solar power generation is the idea of widespread dispersal. The argument goes like this: If the wind isn’t blowing here, it’s got to be blowing somewhere.
Stop kochia from setting seed
Kochia that survived pre-seed burnoff needs to be taken out before it drops seed later in the season. The big weeds can produce at least 15,000 seeds per plant…
Check It Out: How does screen time affect kids?
A grandparent handed her grandson a book and explained, “It’s called reading. It’s how people install new software into their brain.”
Pop 89: Duly Noted
I have seven floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in my apartment. I try to keep them organized according to themes and subjects so that I don’t waste my day hunting for that great book…
Local couple travel throughout Vietnam
Our journey began in the southern part of Vietnam, at Saigon. The city has a population of 10 million, and you take a slow walk of faith to cross the street as the traffic flows around you.
Growing Through Grief: Laughter
As I write this it almost feels like I am doing something wrong putting laughter in the same title as the word grief. It does raise some questions doesn’t it?
Penton: Leafs break their fans’ hearts again
Leaves fall in autumn. The Leafs, meanwhile, traditionally do it in the spring. And it’s happened again.
SAD RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Brooks RCMP seize large quantity of drugs
On May 18, 2023, RCMP officers of the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in a joint effort with Brooks RCMP, executed a search warrant at a home in Duchess after a 3 week long investigation.
Voting Matters
In only a few days, Albertans will head to the polls to vote in the 2023 Alberta election. I will be voting in advance and encourage everyone to make sure they get involved in the democratic process.
Get to know your Alberta Election candidates
The candidates for the Drumheller-Stettler riding are hitting the pavement and pushing for your vote in the May 29th, 2023, provincial election.
For What It Is Worth, My Advice to the Graduating Class of 2023
Dear Class of 2023: Had my priorities been in order when I graduated, my career compass would have been: Love what you do. Love the people you do it with. Love what you leave behind.
Sustainable Fertilizer brings Regenerative Agriculture into the Mainstream
Whether we like it or not, agriculture must change to meet today’s challenges. I say this as someone who grew up on the farm near Watrous, Saskatchewan, and who loves farming…