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Petition campaigns only first step toward referendums

Posted on March 26, 2026

Petition questions require critical thinking. Long term ramifications for the future of where we live must be seriously considered.  The Alberta Prosperity Project’s petition issue… Read More »

Drama or dialogue? Reader responds to racism allegation

Posted on March 12, 2026

When addressing important issues that affect us all, which is better, drama or dialogue? We have so many issues affecting us today, affordability, immigration, crime,… Read More »

Conservative Party of Canada leadership review later this month

Posted on January 15, 2026

The Conservative Party trails the Liberals in the polls by just under four per cent. Mr. Poilievre trails Mr. Carney in the national leadership polls… Read More »

Update on highway speed survey results: Minister Dreeshen

Posted on January 8, 2026

Alberta’s government conducted an online public engagement survey from Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, which received a total of 59,400 responses. The survey gave Albertans… Read More »

Alberta leads in job growth again: Minister Schow

Posted on December 11, 2025

Once again, Alberta is leading the nation, adding 28,700 jobs in November 2025. This is more than half the total number of jobs created across… Read More »

Reflections on dignity and survival

Posted on December 8, 2025

I write today not to point fingers, but to bear witness. Too often, systems answer stigma with control instead of care. I write to affirm… Read More »

Alberta has a lot to be proud of

Posted on November 27, 2025

This year, Albertans have a lot to celebrate.  Our province has been growing at an unprecedented pace. People are coming here because they want a… Read More »

UCP government caused teachers’ strike

Posted on November 13, 2025

Three important problems directly leading to the teachers’ strike are exclusively of the UCP’s own making. Firstly, they brag about attracting new people to Alberta… Read More »

Potential cuts to foreign aid ill-advised

Posted on October 30, 2025

In his address to the nation on October 22, Prime Minister Carney said he would cut wasteful spending and make unprecedented investments in Canada. We… Read More »

Smith is squandering Alberta’s future

Posted on October 16, 2025

Today is a good day to say a hard “NO” to Premier Smith regarding pipeline expansion. Her petulance and bullying are wearying. Talk of carbon… Read More »

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