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COVID making impact on Nov. 11

Posted on November 13, 2020

This season of remembrance is different from what we're used to. In normal times, we'd have made our plans to be together - coats adorned… Read More »

What will it cost to police a province?

Posted on November 5, 2020

Even if the United Conservatives decide not to replace the RCMP following a $2-million panel taking a look at it, Albertans who live where they… Read More »

UCP leaked education documents baffling

Posted on October 30, 2020

In another baffling move, documents have leaked detailing some recommended changes to the UCP’s education curriculum. CBC obtained drafts submitted by 17 curriculum advisers that… Read More »

Westwind standing strong in pandemic

Posted on October 30, 2020

There is an old Japanese proverb, "Nana korobi, ya oki," which means "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." In my mind, this proverb can… Read More »

Is FOIP anything more than an expensive facade?

Posted on October 15, 2020

This month marks a significant event regarding the public’s right to know and access to information from governments. In fact, 25 years ago Alberta’s Freedom… Read More »

Canada border should continue to be closed

Posted on October 8, 2020

The Canada-United States border remains closed for non-essential personnel, though restrictions are being loosened to allow more families to reunite after several months of strict… Read More »

No where to hide or just inciting more: racism on display

Posted on October 1, 2020

Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They are all platforms where people can share their hopes, dreams, opinions and thoughts on everything from dating to the significant… Read More »

When the purpose you serve is cruel, your actions follow suit

Posted on September 24, 2020

At what point in Premier Jason Kenney's assault on all things decent do people point to the proverbial spade and say, "Oh look, a spade?"… Read More »

Listen, we’re broke: But fund cops or else

Posted on September 17, 2020

Newly appointed Justice Minister Kaycee Madu recently penned a letter to the mayors of Alberta’s two largest cities expressing concern over the possibility that municipalities… Read More »

Municipalities joining together to oppose assessment changes

Posted on September 10, 2020

The Alberta government’s proposed changes to the assessment model, which hasn’t been updated since 2005, have rightfully been protested by the majority of municipal governments… Read More »

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