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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 »

Questions remain about pandemic preparedness

Posted on September 3, 2020

Union-wise especially, teachers and those in health care were always kindred spirits. Joined together in providing critical service to the public, having strong union presence… Read More »

O’Toole victorious as possible election looms

Posted on August 27, 2020

After what has to be ranked as one of the oddest leadership races in Canadian political history — punctuated by the restrictions imposed by COVID-19… Read More »

Feds tout Safe Restart Agreement

Posted on August 27, 2020

As our economy starts to reopen, the health and safety of Canadians is our number one priority. That's why the Government of Canada is acting… Read More »

A good next step in fighting COVID-19

Posted on August 20, 2020

Late last month, Lethbridge city council made masks mandatory in public areas of city-owned facilities and on city transit. This was a great first step… Read More »

Those who choose to not wear a face mask should not be shamed

Posted on August 13, 2020

The face mask has just become an outward symbol of something that some people think we can do to protect ourselves but it has turned… Read More »

Accountability becoming a thing of the past

Posted on August 6, 2020

Gone are the days when people in positions of authority could be trusted and if they did slip up – they resigned. For weeks the… Read More »

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