From the Publisher's Desk

Remembering those who fought for Freedom

Greetings to all our readers,

November is a very special month. Particularly the 11th. It is our time to take a moment and reflect and pay our respects and offer tribute to those brave men and women who risk their lives for the freedom we enjoy.

Here is a small tribute to our heroes:

by Sonny Rajoo

There was a time when I thought that an optimistic Economic Development Officer was one who took lunch to work, after all he or she did not know whether there was a job for them at lunch time.

Unfortunately, the same can now be said for Chief Administrative Officers who are at the mercy of councils as is evident in many communities around us.

The Village of Andrew is but one example where they had four CAOs in the space of two years and just last week the Mayor excepted the resignation of the interim CAO who took up the position in Bruderheim. The Town of Two Hills has faired not well either with a hiring and firing of CAOs in the not too distant past.

Many years ago a candidate for mayor in a northern Alberta town told me he was running to fire the existing CAO. I reminded my good friend that he was doing the right thing (running for council) for the wrong reason ie. Running to fire the CAO. Fortunately, that relationship improved so vastly that in the time

Conversely, some elected officials sit there and bark orders like Mussolini on the balcony. The Municipal Government Act has changed and the mindset of some CAOs makes them believe that they are all powerful.

Gone are the days that a county councillor can instruct a grader operator to put more gravel in his division or a town councillor who blows his whistle and expects town staff to run as a puppy at their whim and fancy.

Dear beloved somewhere lies the truth. There should be a distinct difference of the respective roles and the sooner they learn the difference the better it is for all concerned.

One has to only look at many municipalities within a 100 km radius and see how many drastic changes were made that the tremors felt long after these resignation or firings are etched in the memories of many ratepayers.

Chief Administrative Officers are currently walking a tight rope. Will they fall to the left and keep a positive environment for their employees or fall to the right towing the line of councillors even if they are misguided or reach the safety of the other side and take their people with them?

To the brave souls who answered the call, Who stood for courage, risking it all, In fields afar and seas unknown, Your valor and sacrifice forever shown.

Through trials and battles, you stood strong, Defending freedom, where you belong, Your selfless acts, a beacon bright, Guiding nations through darkest night.

In hearts and memories, your story lives, Each sacrifice, the nation gives Gratitude deep, for every life laid, For liberty's cause, undying aid. With honor and respect, we pay, For those who served, this heartfelt display, Your courage, sacrifice, and unity, Forever etched in our history. Thank you for your service and devotion, For safeguarding freedom, unwavering emotion.

Your legacy, a shining light, In our thoughts, forever in sight.

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