Opinion

"This election is our chance to rewrite the narrative. To prove that caring for one another and managing budgets wisely aren’t opposites—they’re the foundation of good governance."

"Former Premier Jason Kenney opened the province to coal mining in 2020 but backed down under public pressure in 2022, reinstating an eastern slopes moratorium that had been in place since 1976. Four coal companies are now suing the government for $13.8 billion."

"Canada needs to break away from the hegemonic hold of the U.S., as our prosperity has never been more intimately linked with our capacity to uphold strong democratic institutions, respect and fulfil Indigenous rights, accelerate climate action and halt biodiversity loss."

"If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands dirty and help make magic happen in your community, now’s your chance."

"Hinton was selected (among several contenders) to continue living out a retirement lifestyle akin to the one I left and cherished in Kimberley, B.C. the previous six years. One key attraction to Hinton was the Pathway to the Park project."

Those interested in attending the Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Tea are asked to RSVP by Friday (Feb. 7).