Opinion

The line dancers will share a Christmas luncheon on Dec. 13. Anyone who has danced with us this year is most welcome to join us and bring your significant other. Dancing, as usual, at 10 a.m. and lunch to follow.

Gauging by the length of time Okotoks council debated its 2013 operating budget Monday it understands it must take a hard look at its spending practices. During its regular meeting on Dec.

I woke up old a few weeks ago. I got up, looked in the mirror and saw a timeworn woman. Overnight, I developed a big brown age spot on my forehead, crepe-papery eyelids and a long, silky blonde moustache.

The most extraordinary things come out of the most mundane circumstances. One Friday afternoon, a long time ago, I was walking toward my bus stop to catch a ride to work.

It will be more economical for Okotoks town council to push for a regional transit commission rather than drive it alone. Okotoks council tabled a decision on the second phase of its regional transit study on Nov.

This is your last chance to get your ticket for Valley Neighbous’ Club Christmas dinner on Dec. 2. Marie has tickets, so give her a call at 403-933-7783. We went to see the Spruce Meadows Christmas lights on Thursday. They are magnificent.

Unfortunately we have all faced tragedy in our lives in one form or another. Fortunately, we live in a community where friends, neighbours and even total strangers are willing to do what they can to ease our pain during those difficult times.

It is only fitting the 100th Grey Cup will include the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Agronauts.

I am so pleased with our members’ response to the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox drive. I love this project. You make me so proud of your generosity. Mark your calendars for our line dancing Christmas luncheon following classes on Dec. 13.

Okotoks town council needs to sacrifice some costly projects in an effort to minimize the potential increase in property tax. Council is currently debating its 2013 budget which currently includes a 4.2 per cent residential tax increase.