Opinion

"Because our current global economic system values money above everything we need to survive, we’ve been polluting, destroying and depleting water sources at alarming rates."

The latest federal budget, presented by Prime Minister Trudeau's government as beneficial for young Canadians, actually sets them up for financial hardship.

Where are you reading these words right now? It could be your phone, your tablet, a laptop or desktop computer. Or even in print.

"Shifting course, transforming not just our energy and economic systems but also our ways of thinking, will benefit the vast majority of the world’s people."

"Our Spring Dinner is now scheduled for Monday, April 22, with entertainment confirmed at the Activity Centre Hall."

"This is no time to get rid of effective policies, or even water them down."

"As a community of Senior Citizens, we write to express our very real concern regarding the rapidly growing decline of the Provincial Health Service and its impact on Hinton."

"When we are discussing options for the Hinton Recreation Centre we really need to focus on our financial situation."

"As less snow accumulates in mountains, less water flows into streams and rivers, while reduced precipitation contributes to drought. As drought afflicts some areas, flooding is also increasing."

"Remember to clean, dry, and drain your watercraft, trailer, and gear and always stop at boat inspection stations, which have been mandatory in Alberta since 2015."