Editorial

In these divisive times we live in it’s important to have individuals that can provide definitive information to lean on when in the search of knowledge — experts that don’t conform to any predetermined agendas beyond being an information resource for which we can use to expand our understanding on …

Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning which is set aside each year to remember those who have been killed or seriously injured in the workplace. It’s the call no family should ever have to receive because workplace accidents change families lives forever. I know this, …

A picture never recreates itself and I have learned many times that once a moment happens you need to capture it. If not captured it is lost in time and will never be seen again. Being a professional photographer, I am often asked what makes a good photograph? The truth …

I bought a vanilla dip donut from the drive-thru at Tim Hortons on my way home from getting my COVID-19 shot. The multi-coloured sprinkles and sugary icing seemed appropriate given my excitement at having my first dose of Pfizer induced immunity against the virus that has wreaked havoc with my …

My passion for journalism has brought me to many interesting places.  For years, I’ve been focusing on my education, experience, and potential career. I just didn’t know which career or what direction I was going. I felt as though something was missing. I felt as though I needed to be …

When Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the phased re-opening in January, I said to my husband that this needed to work because I didn’t think people would tolerate a third round of restrictions. On Tuesday, Kenney announced a rollback to phase 1 of the “plan”, if we must call it …

At last week’s Town of St. Paul Council meeting, CAO Kim Heyman reported the town received an unexpected bill for $24,000 from Alberta Justice. The bill is for the town’s portion of costs related to evidence sent to the RCMP forensic laboratories in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Ottawa. In my opinion, …

Tales from the Timebox: March 29th, 2021 The month of March is normally crazy busy at the A. G. Ross Arena. Especially the past three years; excluding last March of course, when things shut down. We hosted the Hockey Alberta Provincial finals three years in a row. First, we did …

Five years ago I was a Grade 12 house leader for Fraser house at St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion. It was Holy Thursday and Gymnastics Day had arrived. A few weeks of compelled preparation for the biggest day in the school–a full shutdown of classes, a half day to finish …

Author’s note: The error this editorial was written about WAS caught before publication and before the logo was finalized. I would like to offer my sincere apology for not double checking that, and commend the Town of St. Paul for their choice of logo for the St. Paul Golf Course. …