Alberta faith leaders urge residents to vote for common good in upcoming referendum

Alberta Decides By Meredith Kerr, Great West Media Faith leaders across Alberta, including bishops from the Catholic and Anglican churches, are offering pastoral guidance to their congregations ahead of the province’s 10-question referendum on Oct. 19. Faith leaders across Alberta including bishops for the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches are offering pastoral guidance for their congregations in the lead up … Read more…

Alberta separatists buoyed by Quebec election result

Alberta Decides By David Boles, Great West Media Jeffrey Rath says Alberta’s independence movement has an ally in Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon A prominent supporter of Alberta independence is taking notice of the results of the Quebec provincial election. “We were very happy,” said Jeffrey Rath, a prominent lawyer in southern Alberta. “It’s actually a major thing from a … Read more…

Hundreds gather in Alberta town to discuss referendum complexities with political scientist

Alberta DecidesBy Johnnie Bachusky, The Albertan, Great West Media Lori Williams packed an audience at Innisfail Library/Learning Centre for a non-partisan presentation on the 10 ballots Albertans face in the upcoming referendum INNISFAIL – A referendum forum facilitated by a Calgary university professor was held in Innisfail last week before a packed mixed audience of passionate pro-Canada supporters and those believing … Read more…

Taking the plunge

Claresholm Recreation hosted “The Plunge” on Thursday, Oct. 1. It was a cold-water swim, as the pool has been filled but not yet warmed. Normally swimmers swim in water that is 26 degrees Celsius, but on Thursday the water was 16 to 17 degrees. Entrants could swim 10, 25 or 50 metres with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm. Here, … Read more…