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While I really don’t mind the media shots of Justin Trudeau’s wavy hair or his Twitter-sized nuggets of wisdom, I am curious how this young 42-year-old man came to be the virtual shoe-in for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Want to buy a $100 coffee? Sounds absurd, doesn’t it? However, it’s equally absurd that this is how much more Albertans pay for some generic drugs than people in other countries.

Congratulations St.

Last week, Jean ChrĂ©tien lamented the demise of Canada’s international reputation; we were no longer held in high esteem because of the policy decisions and actions of our current government.

I recently had an interesting conversation with Coun Cam MacKay.

CALGARY– Canadians, it seems, never tire of the endless debate on what it means to be Canadian.

If ever one wondered how mean-spirited a person can be, one had only to read the pontifical reaction of Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the passing of President Hugo Chavez.

It’s practically official: Alberta’s economy is slowing.

Barcelona, Spain – Any time I drive in Europe, I am impressed with how many of their drivers could teach Canadian drivers a lesson. Seriously. Yeah, I know.

The same week Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner delivered the 2013 provincial budget, I found myself plunked down in a local walk-in medical clinic seeking a prescription to combat my annual bout with strep throat.