The good news: renewable energy sources have gained ground
Putin is the most dangerous terrorist on the planet
Hospital woes continue to mount – nothing new here
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500 Tiny New Residents
Swan Hills welcomed 500 new residents on June 28, but you may not notice them unless you go looking in the right places. Communities in Bloom (CiB) held a ladybug release beside the community garden…
Early morning church break-in
The Swan Hills Baptist Church was visited by an unexpected guest last week, as church officials arrived for their morning building check. Angela Banks arrived at the church early Wednesday morning to a broken front…
Getting stocked up
With 4200 adult trout on board, an Alberta fish stocking program made it’s way to…Spring Community cleanup and Fire Hall open house
It’s been a productive weekend in Swan Hills! The Community Cleanup kicked off on Thursday…Swan Hills RCMP present Online Safety to parents and students
The Swan Hills School held a parent information night on May 3 as a part…Junior entrepreneurs donate to local charities
Local youth Kensey Thomsen and Iris MacDonald have started their own craft business, K &…Eye on Alberta View all
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Does Canada have a two-tiered system of justice?
We now have a justice system that favours those with “acceptable political views” while…
Are virtual events foiling your business success?
The success of any organization or team hinges on the strength of the relationships…
U of A programs in business, engineering take top place in Canada
High-demand programs in business administration, engineering, nursing, and biological and agricultural sciences ranked in…
Engineering clubs a path to a future career
Student clubs offer a taste of what it means to work together on a multifaceted…
Rethinking the history of the Lakota of the Great Plains
Governor General’s Gold Medal winner Claire Thomson is challenging settler narratives
Grad brings new perspective on Indigenous history to museum work
Native studies, environmental science grad Lauren Comba now better able to respect Indigenous stories
Lots of choices for Kia EV6 all-electric crossover
The Kia EV6 will be popular as Canadian drivers make the move to all-electric…
Buying used: 2010-14 Ridgeline as much an SUV as a pick-up
Consumer Reports loved the Ridgeline
Buying used: Nissan Altima Coupe well appointed, economical
Hitting the market in 2008 and discontinued in early 2013, it was and is one…
Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid offers luxurious, economical ride
Lexus NX 450h+ offers a smooth and luxurious ride in the very popular compact crossover…
The stylish, all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge
Volvo has a lot riding on the C40 as it begins the transition to offering…
Researchers pinpoint genetic defects that cause heart failure
Alberta heart donors critical for breakthrough research, pointing way to targeted treatments
Why our health system treats Canadians poorly
Do we or the government own our bodies?
Five things you should know about eating a high-protein diet
Many people could benefit from getting more plant- and animal-based sources in their meals
Canadian health care at a crossroads
It’s time to stop talking about money and start talking about changing health care
A looming chickpea shortage is on the way
Chickpeas are nutritional powerhouses for consumers who don’t necessarily opt for animal proteins
Communication by device is not really communication
It has dulled our ability to have face to face relationships
Time for Nova Scotia to end bracket creep
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston put a stop to a pay hike for MLAs…
How to cope when your life has been turned upside down
Life has a habit of throwing curveballs
Papal apology must be the starting point for profound change
We all need to continue to pressure Pope Francis and the Catholic hierarchy to rescind…
Canada has a robust history of freedom
Freedom is as Canadian as maple syrup and the Canadian Rockies. Don’t let collectivists tell…
There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful
The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted…
It’s time to scrap the ArriveCAN app
This useless app has only contributed to the chaos at our major airports
Birdwatching in Honduras – plumage aplenty
Daily delights greeted us – toucans, parrots, butterflies, flowering trees, towering mountains
How quiet can it be in The Bahamas? Plenty quiet
Hints of Hurricane Dorian still linger, but The Bahamas as beautiful as ever
An icy torture test for the AWD Sienna
Made for Canada's winters? Let's find out