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A government-directed lesson in critical thinking

Posted on May 7, 2026

Jason Schilling ATA President  Children need to be taught how to think, not what to think.  This is how Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides justified Bill… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on May 7, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers May 6, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin A number of Edmonton people are thinking of going to settle at… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 30, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 29, 1887 – The Calgary Weekly Herald James O’Neil of St. Paul, who was charged with adultery,… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 23, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 22, 1882 – Edmonton Bulletin The school trustees now owe $150 in salary for teachers in the… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 16, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 14, 1899 – The Cardston Record Petitions were circulated here this week requesting a mail service to… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on April 9, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers April 2, 1884 – The Calgary Herald, Mining and Ranche Advocate and General Advertiser Mr. Melvyn of Silver… Read More »

Conservative vision for Canadian sovereignty

Posted on March 26, 2026

To restore leverage and protect our sovereignty in today’s unstable global environment, Conservatives believe that Canada’s response must be grounded in realism and maturity. On February… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 26, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 24, 1882 – The Sun (Winnipeg) While it is undeniable that Ontario is being subjected to a… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 17, 1894 – The Daily Telegram (Nanaimo) Yesterday, over 100 people assembled at Harbour View in San… Read More »

From the Archives of Western Newspapers

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Samantha Johnson For Southern Alberta Newspapers March 8, 1879 – Manitoba Gazette The press of matter on our space this week is so great,… Read More »

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