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Practice what you preach

Practice what you preach

A friend of mine was telling me that he went to one of the past open house public meetings on the proposed expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. He said the parking lot at the meeting hall was completely full with cars.
Spot the danger before you play

Spot the danger before you play

Accidents can happen in a split second. As the weather warms up and kids spend more time outside, I encourage parents, teachers and community group leaders to help pass on The War Amps PLAYSAFE message.
Alberta back to its old ways

Alberta back to its old ways

The Alberta provincial election has come and gone with the province returning to its traditional ruling party, the Conservatives. It might now be called the United Conservative Party instead of the Progressive Conservatives or just the Conservatives.
Too many can't afford to buy healthy food

Too many can't afford to buy healthy food

It has been known for some time that certain foods are linked to ailments such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and a variety of cancers. Red meat, processed meat and products high in saturated fat such as cream top the list.
Small acts keep kids out of gangs

Small acts keep kids out of gangs

"I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love," Gandalf says when great deeds are being discussed to counter the evil forces threatening Middle Earth in J.R.R.
Eggs: Friend or foe?

Eggs: Friend or foe?

It's safe to say that most people wouldn't look at a chocolate Easter bunny or a cream-filled egg and think they're making a healthy choice but, depending on who you ask, you may have heard that whole eggs, or the yolks in particular, are an equally
How caring for the poor and sick is selfish (in a good way)

How caring for the poor and sick is selfish (in a good way)

When carefully examined, we find that most fear is irrational. Legitimate fear is a good thing, however, because it pushes us to eliminate actual dangers to our well-being. During the Cold War, the threat of a nuclear armageddon was very real.
For every bag, a seat

For every bag, a seat

Due to ongoing issues with my son's teeth, including cavities, losing a crown (yes, he has a crown at the ripe old age of seven), an abscess and other assorted issues including a nasty cough that has been ongoing for two months, my son and I ended up
Tough start in P.G. didn't deter Saskatchewan migrant

Tough start in P.G. didn't deter Saskatchewan migrant

Leonard Polsfut was born in 1935 in a cabin out in the bush northeast of Biggar, Sask. Here is his brief story. "It was minus 30 the day I was born; my father was there to tie my belly button. I was the third eldest of 10 children," Leonard said.
No need to overthink belief in Jesus

No need to overthink belief in Jesus

I became a Christian in Oct. 1995 in my early twenties. Immediately I was passionate about telling anyone who would listen about Jesus. I had found the true God that forgave me of my sinful past and I wanted to shout it from the rooftops.