Opinion

LETTER: Don’t block right turners at intersections

In the majority of cases, the right lane should be for right turns only to keep the flow of traffic moving.

Jul 1, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Alberta’s education system needs financial support

Teachers have a difficult time trying to do their jobs without adequate supplies and equipment.

Jun 29, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Growth in Okotoks is a polarizing issue

Town of Okotoks' growth strategy has many concerned development will negatively impact community.

Jun 26, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Residents silenced over Rimrock biodigester concerns

High River resident calls for Foothills County to re-open public consultation on contentious project.

Jun 25, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Alberta's students must come first

A recent strike vote by almost 40,000 Alberta Teachers Association members passed with 95 per cent in favour.

Jun 25, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Saddened by column celebrating Pride Month

Pride celebrations get an entire month but society only sets aside one day to honour our brave veterans.

Jun 24, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Happy Pride Month to those celebrating freedom to be their whole self

Tanya Ryan's monthly column in the Western Wheel

Jun 19, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Rid Okotoks of ambiguous intersections

Without adequate signage, it's a crapshoot as to which lane to use at some Okotoks intersections.

Jun 19, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Growth discussion light on numbers in Okotoks

Town messaging focuses on planning principles, not possibility that population could double or triple over next 25 years.

Jun 18, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: New coal mines pose too much of a threat to Alberta

Attendees get good laugh from Premier Danielle Smith's comments at Townhall on Coal Mines in Fort Macleod.

Jun 17, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >