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Re: July 25 essay by Professor Newell of Carleton University —“Why NATO must continue to support Ukraine”

Posted on August 11, 2023

Dear Editor,  Thank you for printing Professor Newell’s essay. It is highly informative and useful for anyone wanting to appraise the responses by Canada and… Read More »

TB an ever-present global threat

Posted on August 3, 2023

TB continues to be the most deadly overlooked infectious disease, killing 1.6 million people a year. Overlooked to the point that a new vaccine for… Read More »

One vaccine for a century

Posted on July 27, 2023

In the aftermath of World War One, humankind was going through a rough time of deadly diseases such as Tuberculosis and various pandemics. Good enough,… Read More »

A tribute to our Moms

Posted on July 13, 2023

Motherhood, Mom’s the most precious of all occupations. So many memories, first as a kid, when I came home with a bloody knee, beat up,… Read More »

2SLGBTQIA+ journey continues

Posted on July 6, 2023

Dear Editor,  Once Pride is over and the vibrant rainbows have been put away, it is crucial to remember that our work toward equality and… Read More »

Pride Month Statement: Jason Schilling

Posted on June 30, 2023

Hate has no place in Alberta’s public schools. This June—which is recognized as Pride Month by the province, municipalities and school districts—we have seen an… Read More »

Stand up for what you believe in

Posted on June 8, 2023

Fellow Citizens: During the tragedy of Hitler’s war 1939-1945, a concerned leading citizen, Mr. Niemoller, (whose) Christian moral principles were opposed to what was happening… Read More »

Canada’s military helicopters should assist in fighting some forest fires

Posted on June 1, 2023

Dear Editor, Due to climate change, forest fires are becoming more of a problem every year. We need to have more resources available to react quickly… Read More »

Smith presents risk to public health care

Posted on May 25, 2023

Dear Editor,  My 32 year career with the Royal Bank and working for 22 years in rural Alberta has left me shocked to see that… Read More »

Perception key component of communication

Posted on May 25, 2023

Dear Editor,  It seems to me, the major component of communication is... perception. We all do it. We filter information or comment through our mindsets… Read More »

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