Opinion

It’s that time of year where hungry bears are searching for anything to replenish their appetite after a long winter of sleep.

The son of esteemed Stoney Nakoda Elder Tina Fox, and a longtime inspiration to me, Trent Fox passed away of a heart attack in his sleep June 8. He was 47.

EDITORIAL: No matter if it’s 10, 20 or 30 years, the 2013 floods will always be a part of the area’s history for better or worse. But when people look back in years to come, their determination and resolve will always be remembered.

EDITORIAL: Collaboration, communication and consultation are key in any dialogue.

COMMENTARY: Lessons to be learned from the Compound Meadow escaped fire

EDITORIAL: The dust has settled, and the provincial election is over.

The right to vote is ultimately up to each and every eligible resident. While some wear it as a badge of honour to head to each and every election poll, others may sooner toss their voter card in the recycling bin.

COMMENTARY: Democracy in Alberta has come a long way since the province was created in 1905. But there is still a lot of work to do. On May 29, no matter which party gets elected, let’s make sure that democracy emerges as the clear winner.

EDITORIAL: Climate change is largely in the hands of people and organizations. For an actual decisive impact to be made, all levels of government and countries need to be rowing in the same direction. It can’t simply be a directionless boat floundering in the water.

Failure is an inevitability in life. Several times every day, people and organizations are bound to make mistakes that can be made worse by doubling down or taking pause and learning from the error.