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Oh give me a home

Canada is not alone in suffering from a housing crisis. Having suitable shelter for its citizens has become a significant problem in most Western countries.
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EDITORIAL: Councillors need face time, not FaceTime

City of St. Albert Council once again finds itself in the awkward position of regulating its own behaviour. Next week, council will be debating a motion from Coun.
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MAYOR IN HINDSIGHT: When to go into the weeds

MAYOR IN HINDSIGHT: When to go into the weeds

At council tables across Canada, mayors, reeves and councillors are told by governance experts to stay at the policy level and avoid “diving into the weeds.
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Ingredients for Poilievre's success

Conservative leader has a huge advantage in polls and is overwhelming favourite to win the next federal election
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Witnessing miracles unfold

Cure Cancer Foundation event supports cutting-edge cellular therapy research
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EDITORIAL: The lessons of Millennium Park

Council’s about-face on $20.8M borrowing bylaw shows effectiveness of public pressure in shaping policy
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LETTER: Higher taxes draining residents, businesses

LETTER: Higher taxes draining residents, businesses

Those in a position to pay higher taxes and don't mind the increase might like to consider the fact that no city can get by on the basis of a rich minority alone.
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Armchair mayor: Someone needs to pay attention to the details

Armchair mayor: Someone needs to pay attention to the details

A debate should be had across Canada at council tables when governance experts teach the mayors, reeves, and councillors to stay governing at a policy level.
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LETTER: No surprise residents are against Millennium Park

LETTER: No surprise residents are against Millennium Park

It was interesting after reading the article in the St. Albert Gazette to see that St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron was surprised to see opposition to the proposed Millennium Park and the $21 million borrowing bylaw. Goodness, why would St.
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Alberta's stake in Canada

A proposed Alberta pension plan and provincial police force, a sovereignty act to challenge federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.
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