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Saturday May 18, 2013
Lessons from contract debacleThough it was messy, Alberta’s recently concluded teacher contract process did yield two positives. First, there’s a new four-year deal in place that most parties feel is acceptable. Second,...
Saturday May 11, 2013
Arena 'deal' no deal at allIn the Roman era, the Colosseum was the place to be. The iconic amphitheatre seated some 50,000 spectators who took in everything from gladiatorial contests to dramas based on classical mythology.
Wednesday May 8, 2013
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Bad news from LotuslandFor those who like their politics with a touch of drama, the current election campaign in British Columbia has been a good show. When it began in mid-April, the New Democrats under leader Adrian Dix... Your Views
Saturday May 18, 2013
Many hands made short workOn behalf of the Heritage Lakes Community Association, I would like to thank all of the residents of Heritage Lakes who came out last weekend to participate in our annual Spring Clean Up.
Saturday May 18, 2013
Except for hockey, what good is Edmonton?Doug Lagore , CEO of the Capital Region Board was quoted in a story that appeared May 8 in the Gazette.
Saturday May 18, 2013
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Eliminate sports welfareThe Capital Region Board’s decision to offer up more public money to fund a new arena is another chapter in the ongoing saga of the region’s elected officials hosting a system-gaming moocher class,... Commentary
Saturday May 18, 2013
The end of the world and other mythsIsn’t it interesting that Alberta is under such an intense attack by the so-called environmentalists who have decided that Alberta oilsands, if developed, will bring civilization as we know it to an...
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Harsh winter brings new blissI have never appreciated the bud of a tree, the sound of a bird, or the heat of the sun more in my entire life than I have this past week.
Saturday May 11, 2013
Doing the right thing not easy in politics“Find a parade that is going in the same direction, and get out and lead it.” – Ralph Klein
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Alberta PCs fast losing supportRecent polls have suggested that the Progressive Conservative government in Alberta is fast losing popular support. As one old-timer told me, “They are lower than a snake’s belly in a wagon rut.”...
Saturday May 4, 2013
Mass killers a despicable byproduct of modern timesIn early 1962, my last term of high school, I bought a collegiate songbook. One number amused me greatly. The Bomb Song was a spoof on anarchists around the time of the First World War. Apart from a...
Saturday May 4, 2013
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Taking charge of mental health issuesHaving been a mental health consumer for twenty plus years, I consider myself a mental health survivor as well. The single best piece of advice I can give to anyone who is seeking help or already... Previous CommentaryMore Commentary .. |
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