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History repeats itself in international conflicts

History repeats itself in international conflicts

Potentially monumental endeavours which do not work out are often obscure in history. Next Wednesday – March 21 – marks the anniversary of Germany’s Spring Offensive in 1918.
Of municipal mergers and acquisitions

Of municipal mergers and acquisitions

In business, if you are struggling to remain profitable, you have a number of options. You can look for ways to become more profitable with new products or services, or find ways to reduce costs or raise prices and still be competitive.
Attack ads deserve failing grades

Attack ads deserve failing grades

The provincial budget has been revealed and an election is in the offing.
Push for free trade requires second thought

Push for free trade requires second thought

Canada is a trading nation, with one-third of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) coming from our exports. Of course, it should come as no surprise that the U.S. and Mexico make up a large proportion of this trade (approximately 76 per cent).
St. Albert's volunteers are exceptional

St. Albert's volunteers are exceptional

Have you ever thought about our community and asked yourself what is the biggest asset we have in this city? Is it the Red Willow Trail system, our parks, the city’s heritage, the sports facilities, the arts community? The list goes on.
Positive genetic test no reason to abort

Positive genetic test no reason to abort

TIME magazine’s February 27 edition features an article on the increased availability of early term prenatal testing and its potential correlation with the abortion of babies with Down syndrome.
Pave over paradise for a parking lot? Sod off!

Pave over paradise for a parking lot? Sod off!

Ah, Nolan Crouse. St. Albert’s mayor is serving up another of his “ideas,” this one aimed at solving parking woes in the downtown.
If St. Albert is not viable, what has to change?

If St. Albert is not viable, what has to change?

Previous articles have talked about the 80/20 goal and the high cost of residential growth. So what does St. Albert have to do to become more sustainable? According to the Cost of Community Services studies outlined in the last article, St.
Should Canadians worry about the sustainability of Old Age Security?

Should Canadians worry about the sustainability of Old Age Security?

Faced with an aging population that he claims poses a threat to our social programs, Stephen Harper says that we need to make Canada's retirement-income system sustainable.
What makes us think we're special?

What makes us think we're special?

What makes us, in St. Albert, think we’re so special? Is it the new logo – the City of Botanical Arts? Or is that just another way of saying welcome to the home of Hole’s Enjoy Centre. There are a vocal number of St.
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