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It was an opportunity to send a strong message to dangerous drivers, but it is now an opportunity squandered.

Katie Richardson deserves a medal, not only for her abilities as a runner but for stopping to help a fellow racer during the 4,000m Intermediate girls race at the South Central high school cross-country championships Oct. 5 in Canmore.

The results of the Progressive Conservative leadership election on Oct. 1 sent shockwaves through the province, but nowhere will those shockwaves have a greater impact than in the Highwood constituency.

Technology has revolutionized the media industry, but it has also eroded the credibility of real journalism. With the advent of the internet, Twitter and facebook, it appears being first is more important than being right.

Rumour is it could be a tough year for Okotoks homeowners who could be facing a double-digit property tax increase this year. However, it is up to council to provide direction to administration to ensure the hike is not punitive.

A former secretary at Oilfields High School was given a surprising break when she was given a two-year jail sentence for having sex with a student and luring another. Tanya Cossette was even given a shorter sentence than what her lawyer requested.

The riots which rocked London earlier this month may well have had a profound impact on your next door neighbour. Multiculturalism and the Foothills have not exactly been synonymous in the past.

The goal of any new plans to manage Okotoks’ garbage should be to reduce the amount of waste ending up in the Foothills Regional Landfill, not taking money from taxpayers’ pockets.

Secondary Highway 762 is in such dilapidated condition it is barely driveable in some areas and unless Alberta Transportation makes an effort to repair the roadway it should be closed.

Great music gets played in these parts all the time. That’s what I’ve come to learn in my 11 months covering the arts and entertainment beat for the Wheel.