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Toxic culture

Toxic culture

Within public institutions there is a festering toxicity fostered by a corporate culture.
Regulation of counsellors urgently needed

Regulation of counsellors urgently needed

As it stands, anyone can call themselves a counsellor in Alberta. There is no regulation. No higher board or college to regulate the profession in this province.
All smoke and mirrors

All smoke and mirrors

“Let’s not start playing a shell game over revenue the city requires.” Paul Lacroix – Pro-Western Plastics Here we go again.
Taxpayers footing the bill

Taxpayers footing the bill

Let’s discuss the controversy surrounding this year’s federal government Summer Jobs program. While the program has existed for years, the 2018 version has a “wrinkle”, in that applicants must agree to respect Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Mighty Sturgeon

The Mighty Sturgeon

One of the most delightful sights during summertime in St Albert is the colourful splash of kayaks, paddle boards and canoes gliding along the dark green water of the Sturgeon River.
Protectionism

Protectionism

Our international trade system is dependent upon stability and predictability. So, the actions led by U.S. President Donald Trump’s arbitrary decisions have a tendency to undermine our expectations on matters of business.
Lights out a great reminder for environmental stewardship

Lights out a great reminder for environmental stewardship

Today we are encouraged to observe “Earth Hour,” an initiative of the World-Wide Fund for Nature which originated in Australia in 2007.
Cousins

Cousins

Well, at least our premier no longer thinks us Albertans are like an embarrassing cousin no one else in that otherwise good and glorious Canadian family wants to mention.
The rise of "legacy" politicians

The rise of "legacy" politicians

What do Justin Trudeau, Hillary Clinton, George W.
Never again

Never again

One month ago on Valentine’s Day, like any other millennial, upon finishing my shift at work I instinctively reached for my phone.
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