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Ethics in life and death

Ethics in life and death

What a relief! I have been rather concerned that under the almost newly elected Liberal government in Ottawa that we might see a change in attitude during question period.
Where do we draw the line on free speech?

Where do we draw the line on free speech?

Two students at Mount Royal University in Calgary have re-ignited the debate of free speech versus hate speech.
Pennies from heaven cost St. Albertans dollars?

Pennies from heaven cost St. Albertans dollars?

“We’re saving on pipes, we’re saving on roads, we’re saving on ongoing operating costs.
Vader verdict: more questions than answers

Vader verdict: more questions than answers

For the family of Lyle and Marie McCann, the sad saga continues. The family was seeking, and deserved, answers and closure regarding the disappearance of the St. Albert couple more than six years ago.
One of St. Albert’s little secret treasures

One of St. Albert’s little secret treasures

Without leaving St. Albert you can actually visit a number of exotic locations simply by dropping in to the St. Albert Community Village’s Cultural Kitchen. The cultural kitchens are scheduled for every other Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Overcoming stereotypes

Overcoming stereotypes

Over the past few years, I have become very involved in the discussion of feminism and gender equality.
The dog ate my column

The dog ate my column

As we embark upon another new school year, a time old debate rears its head: should schools assign homework or should there be no homework? There are clear lines drawn for both camps and certainly no end of opinion on this controversial topic.
Trump and Ford appeal to the disenfranchised

Trump and Ford appeal to the disenfranchised

Donald Trump’s candidacy for the U.S. presidency has attracted a lot of scorn for many of Trump’s supporters.
Trade talks: like a poker game

Trade talks: like a poker game

The art of negotiation is like a poker game; one needs to figure out what the other player has in their hand without revealing what is in one’s own.
Brexit and separatism – again?

Brexit and separatism – again?

What does Brexit mean to us? Is it a one-off stumble by former prime minister David Cameron trying to keep his party from splitting apart – sort of a PC-Wild Rose scenario – that failed because he chose awful timing? Is it part of a globa
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