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We are creatures of habit. We have our routines and rituals, our patterns of behaviour, and in some regards, we tend to be very set in our ways.

A great stealth game is a rare thing. Unlike the typical shooter, they require an assiduous hand and sharp mind to appreciate their refined, layered subtly.

It’s been two days since the Alberta distracted driving law came into effect. What have you been doing behind the wheel? According to this new provincial legislation, not much.

Controversy and city council might not be fast friends, but they’re well enough acquainted to get together once or twice a year and pick up where they left off.

One of the major recurring themes in Canadian history has been the need for people of many different backgrounds to co-operate in order to be able to live together.

We had an important event the other day in St. Albert. The Little White School, at one time called St. Albert’s Buckingham Palace, reached the mid-point in its restoration.

The pages of the August Gazettes during the 1990s reflected a growing community with diverse needs and interests.

Last week’s announcement that royal titles would be restored to Canada’s navy and air force awakened personal memories for me while stirring public debate.

It is estimated that, each week, three billion hours are spent worldwide playing video games. It’s a $30-billion industry with appeal that crosses international boundaries.

A while ago, a friend from Vancouver visited me. The topic of government sustainability initiatives in our provinces came up. He said that Edmonton couldn’t possibly approach Vancouver in efforts to reduce environmental footprint.