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Editorials

Jul 9, 2025

Not political activism

Booing politicians is not bold. It is embarrassing, just like being a keyboard warrior on social media.

Jul 2, 2025

Special 2025 Graduation insert

The speech I delivered to the CCHS graduating class of 2025.

Jun 25, 2025

Our community showed up in force.

We are a lucky country. And every now and then, it is good to stop, take it all in, and say it out loud.

Jun 18, 2025

What happened to decency in democracy?

Thank you, MLA Petrovic, for bringing the Premier and ministers to our region

Jun 11, 2025

Silver Quill Award

This award recognizes 25 years of service in the newspaper industry.

Jun 4, 2025

Metallurgical coal, the key ingredient in steelmaking

Countries like India, Japan, South Korea and Australia already recognize metallurgical coal’s essential role in national security, infrastructure and economic development.

May 28, 2025

Small but vocal

Why bring your cause to a community that, in a legal and democratic process, a non-binding referendum, voted in favour of coal development?

May 21, 2025

I want to trust Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first week in office has already raised red flags.

May 14, 2025

King Charles III Coronation Medal

This medal was created to commemorate the crowning of His Majesty King Charles III and is awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their country, province or community.

May 7, 2025

2025 Federal Election

Hope is not lost. It’s just getting louder.

Apr 30, 2025

Community survey

The survey is not lengthy, and every answer helps.

Apr 23, 2025

People lie. Numbers don’t.

If we don’t act now, we risk becoming a country divided by ownership and access, by those who got in and those left behind.

Apr 16, 2025

The challenges of local journalism

It’s not just unfair, it’s unsustainable.

Apr 9, 2025

As a committed Conservative

I find myself increasingly disheartened by the current political climate

Apr 2, 2025

We are not just reporting the news.

We are helping build a better future for local journalism in Canada.

Mar 26, 2025

My three year cancer screening

It is as if mentioning it gives it power, or invites bad luck, or crosses some unspoken boundary.

Mar 19, 2025

A Century of Music

Here in Crowsnest Pass, the Music Festival has stood as a testament to artistic excellence.

Mar 12, 2025

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

Supporting local by leading by example and the farce of regulatory hearings

Mar 5, 2025

The work we do as journalists matters

The symposium left me inspired and ready for whatever comes next.

Feb 26, 2025

Public service is not for the faint of heart.

The recent events surrounding Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic highlight how that line has been crossed, and it should concern anyone who believes in respectful democratic engagement.

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