Eye See Eye Learn
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor The Alberta Association of Optometrists (AAO) have partnered with the Alberta government through Alberta Health Care to make sure kindergarten aged children have good… Read More »
Local artist participates in Gleichen Library’s open house
Manny Everett Times Contributor Library services are a large part of Gleichen’s community building and its accessibility to arts and culture though it’s partnership with the Marigold Library… Read More »
Provincial Fire Administration won’t ruin firework fun
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor The Chief Fire Administrator for Safety Services of Alberta Municipal Affairs wants to reassure people that they are not looking to prohibit the use of… Read More »
Rural villages pick officials
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor The Rockyford Council had their swearing in on Oct. 30. Darcy Burke was again elected as mayor. “I welcome the new councillors to the… Read More »
Prevent a fall and enrich the community
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Resident Manager of Wheatland Lodge, Vickey Cooke is issuing a proclamation that November has been declared Fall Prevention month. “Anyone can fall, but as we… Read More »
Nightmare home purchase frustrates family
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter When Michelle and Chris Strauss decided to move their family into Strathmore they were looking to buy a new, never lived in home. The hope… Read More »
Let the buyer beware
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter When the Strauss family purchased their new home in 2011, they never expected it to turn into their worst nightmare. Despite assurances from their real… Read More »
Trying to change Alberta’s court system
Shannon LeClair Times Reporter Dani Polsom recently made headlines Alberta when she had the publication ban on her name lifted so that she could speak about her own sexual… Read More »
War bride makes Canada home
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor John Starkewski had left his family home near Winnipeg, at the age of 16 and went west to become a wrangler for the Sam… Read More »
Gleichen remembers
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Members of the Gleichen community are making preparations for the annual Remembrance Day celebrations. Many men from the community signed up and went to war… Read More »
Low value on soldier’s sacrifice
Sharon McLeay Times Contributor Ron Howard, a retired military serviceman, is questioning how much a veteran’s service and sacrifice is worth to the Canadian government. According to the inadequate… Read More »