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Trumping the second amendment

Trumping the second amendment

The U.S. presidential election has been filled with ludicrous comedies of errors – a true farce. The climax is about to blossom. For Canada, Secretary Hillary Clinton will likely cause the least damage if elected.
The right to dress girly

The right to dress girly

CBC Calgary recently reported on the ruling of a Medicine Hat judge, who decided a four-year-old would no longer be allowed to wear girls’ clothing in public. This ruling was the result of a custody battle.
Tribute to a man of vision

Tribute to a man of vision

“If you're in the energy business, you're in the environmental business.” – Jim Prentice Jim Prentice was a most honourable gentleman. He was principled, competent, respectful, humble, passionate and a true public servant.
Many Albertans believe they give more than they get

Many Albertans believe they give more than they get

It's a lesson in German that's increasingly sticking in the craw of so many Albertans during these troubling times.
Is the Bradley Effect at work in the USA?

Is the Bradley Effect at work in the USA?

Ever heard of “The Bradley Effect”? This effect was named after Tom Bradley, who served as mayor of Los Angeles for 20 years from 1973 to 1993.
Why growing local food matters

Why growing local food matters

At first, I didn’t think St. Albert had a Fish Street. Then I remembered good old Sturgeon Road. I truly don’t know if this harkens to St.
Getting educated about police issues

Getting educated about police issues

I recently wrote a column in regards to police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. I was met with a response claiming I “knew not what I spoke.
Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

It is that time of year when colourful leaves begin to fall, temperatures drop away and pumpkin spice once more permeates our daily existence.
Healing Garden is necessary

Healing Garden is necessary

The Healing Garden in St. Albert is meant to be a way of recognizing the abuse and torment that indigenous survivors of the residential school system endured. But the proposed garden has had a rough ride lately.
Businesses crave stable markets

Businesses crave stable markets

Businesses want stability: it is what affords them a sense of predictability in their drive for profits.
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