Recycling plastic items is becoming more and more crucial to the survival of our oceans and ultimately, to the survival of human beings on this fragile planet. [More]

Since June 1, 2009 Alberta has been leading the way in Canada with a dairy recycling program. Jugs, cartons, and single serve dairy containers can be recycled at Alberta bottle depots. [More]

Cell phones and driving are a dangerous and potentially lethal combination! As both a driver and pedestrian, I have avoided numerous accidents because I allowed drivers to run red lights, make hasty right hand turns, and improper left hand turns. By making these decisions, I have avoided numerous collisions. Without being distracted by a cell phone conversation. I was able to focus on being a safe driver and pedestrian. Of course, I a... [More]

To all local yokels in the County of Parkland, I say, "Let's rid our streets of litter!" And, while I'm on the subject of unsightly messes, let's keep the dog poop out of our parks, too! About the problem of litter, this is not a city problem or a county problem, this is our problem! I live in the downtown core, where litter can be an eyesore. I do my best to remove it from my property - - and sometimes from my neighbor's yards. But, obviously, this is only a small area of Spruce Grove. Recent... [More]