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Life in Retirement: Be the judge of your own moments

I’m very glad I didn’t feel melancholy when I left my career,…

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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Hackett: The friends we make along the way

There’s nothing quite like catching up with an old friend. This is…

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.
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Hay’s Daze: Soccergolf? Sure, why not?

Kicking around a ball has been around since a lumbering caveperson accidentally…

  • Jun 10, 2023
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A dentist at the Riley Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Dentistry, checks the teeth of Justin Perez, 11, during an office visit in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. University of Calgary associate economics professor Lindsay Tedds warns the federal dental benefit for children opens families up to the potential for "clawbacks" if they don't spend all the money on their kids' teeth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Conroy

Ask the Dentist: Why Can’t Teeth Repair Themselves?

Dentists are asked some unusual questions during our work week. One patient…

A dentist at the Riley Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Dentistry, checks the teeth of Justin Perez, 11, during an office visit in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. University of Calgary associate economics professor Lindsay Tedds warns the federal dental benefit for children opens families up to the potential for "clawbacks" if they don't spend all the money on their kids' teeth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Conroy
Sergeant H. Hetherington, N.M.M.P. greeting two First Nations men, Innisfail, Alberta, c.1898. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: RCMP 150th anniversary

On May 23, 2023, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) officially celebrated…

Sergeant H. Hetherington, N.M.M.P. greeting two First Nations men, Innisfail, Alberta, c.1898. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Life in retirement: Not missing the seriousness of a career

I don’t take myself very seriously, as you can probably tell by…

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Hay’s Daze: Stuff happens

Stuff happens. It’s a well know expression perhaps better known for a…

  • Jun 3, 2023
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Lady Justice: Deadly Serious Business

You can’t take it with you. John Cleese, of Monty Python fame,…

  • Jun 2, 2023
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Opinion: Red Deer City Councillor Vesna Higham reacts to code of conduct violation findings

Have we become a community incapable of rigorous, respectful discussion in the…

  • Jun 1, 2023
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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Hackett: In response to Red Deer City Councillor Vesna Higham’s opinion piece

I’m writing this week earlier than I usually do, in order to…

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Ask the Dentist: It All Boils Down to Common Sense

Patients all over the country are making dental appointments today, for varying…

Deck of the Empress of Ireland, 1909. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: Empress of Ireland

On May 29th one of the worst tragedies in Canadian history was…

  • May 30, 2023
Deck of the Empress of Ireland, 1909. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Life in retirement: Permission to change your mind

I fell on my steps the other day. I had just finished…

  • May 30, 2023
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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Hackett: Time to vote

I have been accused of being biased on several occasions this week…

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.
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Hay’s Daze: Uber lost and found

Do you remember people using the word “uber” long before it had…

  • May 27, 2023
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Opinion: ‘Think Alberta, Vote Local’ this election

If you’ve been following Alberta’s election, then you know that municipal infrastructure,…

  • May 26, 2023
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A dentist at the Riley Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Dentistry, checks the teeth of Justin Perez, 11, during an office visit in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. University of Calgary associate economics professor Lindsay Tedds warns the federal dental benefit for children opens families up to the potential for “clawbacks” if they don’t spend all the money on their kids’ teeth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Conroy

Ask the Dentist: Poor Teeth Due to Genetics, or Environmental Conditions?

We recently commented on genetics and how that factors into oral health…

  • May 25, 2023
A dentist at the Riley Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Dentistry, checks the teeth of Justin Perez, 11, during an office visit in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. University of Calgary associate economics professor Lindsay Tedds warns the federal dental benefit for children opens families up to the potential for “clawbacks” if they don’t spend all the money on their kids’ teeth.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Conroy
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Opinion: Virtual care underutilized in Alberta

Virtual care is an important yet underutilized service in Alberta’s healthcare system.…

  • May 23, 2023
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Life in Retirement: A generation of ideas

The Mayor of Red Deer read my recent column on volunteering and…

  • May 23, 2023
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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

HACKETT: Searching for truth before trust

There were still a lot of unanswered questions after the Alberta provincial leader’s debate Thursday

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.