Opinion

The City of Red Deer said that spring melt and warmer temperatures are causing plenty of puddles all across the city. (Photo by SEAN MCINTOSH/ Advocate Staff)
The City of Red Deer said that spring melt and warmer temperatures are causing plenty of puddles all across the city. (Photo by SEAN MCINTOSH/ Advocate Staff)
Police investigate the scene where two officers were shot and killed on duty in Edmonton on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

HACKETT: Officers lost too soon

As I sat down to write this column, the original headline I…

Police investigate the scene where two officers were shot and killed on duty in Edmonton on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Hay’s Daze: Digging into some worldly wisdom

Every once in a while on a semi-regular basis occasionally when the…

  • Mar 18, 2023
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Lady Justice: Justice for the Classes

Our democracy depends on the rule of law. Too many rules, some…

  • Mar 17, 2023
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Joel French, executive director of Public Interest Alberta, said while Canadians talk about creating a national pharmacare system, Alberta is doing the opposite, in a Feb. 12, 2020 story. (Image from Facebook)

Editorial: Alberta seniors left behind in budget

Every day that we wake up, we are a day older -…

  • Mar 15, 2023
Joel French, executive director of Public Interest Alberta, said while Canadians talk about creating a national pharmacare system, Alberta is doing the opposite, in a Feb. 12, 2020 story. (Image from Facebook)
Douglas Street looking east from MacKenzie (49) Avenue. This post card was published in 1914 just after Douglas Street’s name was changed to 5 Street North. In 1947, the name was changed again to 55 street. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: Howard Douglas among early arrivals in Red Deer

There were many interesting people among the earliest settlers in Red Deer.…

  • Mar 15, 2023
Douglas Street looking east from MacKenzie (49) Avenue. This post card was published in 1914 just after Douglas Street’s name was changed to 5 Street North. In 1947, the name was changed again to 55 street. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Ask the Dentist: Fillings – White or Silver. What Else to Know?

Patients entering a dental office fall within four general categories. They may…

  • Mar 9, 2023
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Freytag Tannery in North Red Deer, 1912. Located on the site of the Burnt Lake Playground and Park, north of Kerry Wood Drive. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: Remembering the Freytag Tannery

In times of war, or high conflict, fear and suspicion about people…

  • Mar 8, 2023
Freytag Tannery in North Red Deer, 1912. Located on the site of the Burnt Lake Playground and Park, north of Kerry Wood Drive. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
FILE – The Ocean Cleanup project’s latest iteration of plastic-collecting technology, the System 002, will leave Victoria and heads to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. (Photo courtesy of the Ocean Cleanup/ Twitter)

OPINION: Court case could kill progress on plastic pollution in Canada

‘The world is beginning to act to reduce the plastic crisis’

  • Mar 6, 2023
FILE – The Ocean Cleanup project’s latest iteration of plastic-collecting technology, the System 002, will leave Victoria and heads to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. (Photo courtesy of the Ocean Cleanup/ Twitter)
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OPINION: Indian Act again under attack

Indigenous communities need to be allowed to experiment and innovate through local self-rule

  • Mar 6, 2023
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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Hackett: Provincial budget goes big

If you try to keep up with the news these days, sometimes…

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.
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Hay’s Daze: Animals will work for peanuts

I’ve always liked that commercial where the guy is sitting lazily on…

  • Mar 4, 2023
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An alcoholic beverage is seen in a drinking establishment in Halifax on Augist 1, 2018. Nova Scotia's police chiefs are shining a spotlight on drink tampering, after several high-profile cases of suspected druggings in downtown Halifax. At a meeting this fall, members of the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association agreed to make the issue a priority, focusing on community education and prevention. They are also calling on people who believe they have been victimized to report it. CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Editorial: Cheers to new alcohol guidelines

Six o’clock is our usual cocktail hour. As usual, the wife and…

  • Mar 3, 2023
An alcoholic beverage is seen in a drinking establishment in Halifax on Augist 1, 2018. Nova Scotia's police chiefs are shining a spotlight on drink tampering, after several high-profile cases of suspected druggings in downtown Halifax. At a meeting this fall, members of the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association agreed to make the issue a priority, focusing on community education and prevention. They are also calling on people who believe they have been victimized to report it. CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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Lady Justice: The Goldilocks Zone

At this point, I have to assume my favourite movie will never…

  • Mar 3, 2023
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Ask the Dentist: Dilemma – brush and floss but still get cavities

Dental offices hear many explanations and complaints daily. Educating all patients is…

  • Mar 2, 2023
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Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and certified agriculture consultant. He is an author of FOOD 5.0 and The Agriculture Manifesto and CEO, of AGvisorPRO an app that connects those seeking agriculture advice with experts who provide answers. You can reach Rob by downloading and connecting to him on AGvisorPRO. (Contributed photo)

prAGmatic: The impact of Nitrogen

“Every breath you take…every move you make.” Sounds like the lyrics of…

  • Mar 2, 2023
Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and certified agriculture consultant. He is an author of FOOD 5.0 and The Agriculture Manifesto and CEO, of AGvisorPRO an app that connects those seeking agriculture advice with experts who provide answers. You can reach Rob by downloading and connecting to him on AGvisorPRO. (Contributed photo)
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Lessons in Retirement: Feeling slightly lost, but mostly happy

When I was four years old, I got lost at Simpson Sears.…

  • Feb 28, 2023
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Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston is optimistic about what 2023 will bring. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Johnston: Market decision was made with community in mind

My fellow Red Deerians, this month I want to share with you…

  • Feb 27, 2023
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston is optimistic about what 2023 will bring. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
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Hay’s Daze: The common cold isn’t so common anymore

Wow, there’s a wicked cold going around these days, and I don’t…

  • Feb 25, 2023
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Lady Justice: Celebrating Black Canadian Trailblazers

When “Lady Justice” asked me to be a guest columnist for Black…

  • Feb 24, 2023
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