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EDITORIAL: Alberta voters opt for more of the same
Monday's election result is an endorsement of the UCP approach, but it’s not an invitation for Danielle Smith to take the province to the fringes.
May 30, 2023 9:00 AM
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LETTER: Voices heard on Okotoks entertainment district
Business owner pleased to see Town council come to the realization that alcohol isn't the answer to promoting Okotoks' downtown businesses.
May 26, 2023 4:00 PM
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LETTER: Clearing up independent living misconceptions
Independent living is just that … independent living. You come and go as you please with all the benefits of a safe and secure, quality living facility.
May 25, 2023 2:15 PM
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COLUMN: Undecided in short supply at Okotoks political forum
The crowd was largely divided into two very defined camps, leaving precious few honest-to-goodness undecided voters in our midst.
May 25, 2023 6:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: Will voters actually change their stripes?
The big question is whether moderate Conservatives are willing to overlook any concerns they might have with Danielle Smith in order to get a government that most aligns with their priorities.
May 24, 2023 6:00 AM
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LETTER: Can’t plan outdoor events because of the stink
High River residents pleading for the right actions to be taken to prevent town from becoming a place no one wants to visit or live in.
May 22, 2023 4:30 PM
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COLUMN: Examine the character of the candidates
The character of the candidate is the surest measure of what kind of representative he or she will be.
May 20, 2023 3:30 PM
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COLUMN: Survey results show deer divide
With almost 2,600 survey responses, many in Okotoks weighed in on deer issue and now await next steps from the Town.
May 18, 2023 12:30 PM
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LETTER: The ghosts of elections past and present
That night, at the election party hosted at a local restaurant, I cried. Everyone did. It was magical. I could imagine my dad in heaven playing his fiddle.
May 17, 2023 2:00 PM
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EDITORIAL: Negativity hits us right where it counts
As much as we say we don’t like negative campaigning, the combatants know the fear and anger it stirs up can be good for business.
May 17, 2023 6:00 AM
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