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First Nations should be Canadians first

First Nations should be Canadians first

So Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence was fasting for over three weeks on Victoria Island in the middle of the Ottawa River until Prime Minister Harper and Governor General David Johnston agreed to sit down and talk about Canada’s treaty relationship
Entitled no more because we Idle No More

Entitled no more because we Idle No More

Tick, tock. The celestial clock keeps on ticking and our world has made another trip around the sun. This time, though, the Mayans claim this latest planetary revolution means the end of the world as we know it. I hope they are right.
Puck finally ready to drop

Puck finally ready to drop

Just in time — as the NFL season will soon be over and it is a bit early for baseball — the NHL hockey season is about to begin.
Tragedy made Christmas difficult

Tragedy made Christmas difficult

For many of us the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy is already almost a fading memory.
Valley Neighbours Club news

Valley Neighbours Club news

Congratulations to James Lee for receiving the Governor’s certificate of appreciation for his many years of service with the Lion’s club. The Lion’s eye bank has been in operation for so long we tend to forget the good it does worldwide.
Chief certainly not an inspiration

Chief certainly not an inspiration

Calling someone an inspiration to all Canadians is no idle comment and a former prime minister should give more thought before speaking for all of us.
Rental subsidy should be reviewed

Rental subsidy should be reviewed

Statistics used to determine income levels to qualify for rental subsidies in Okotoks are woefully inaccurate and these funds are too crucial to be taken lightly.
Valley Neighbours Club news

Valley Neighbours Club news

What a lovely Christmas. I love the quote attributed to Burton Hills which goes: “The best gift around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other,” and I’m happy to say, that was our family on Christmas day.
Friendship will never be forgotten

Friendship will never be forgotten

It was a sad Christmas for many people in the area as we lost a dear friend. On Dec. 21 Kirby Herr succumbed to what was a long and courageous battle with cancer.
It truly is all in a name

It truly is all in a name

This holiday one of the major reasons I went home to Saskatchewan was to visit my new niece who was born in December. However, do not ask me her name because I don’t know what it is. Seriously, I have no idea.
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