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Financial rules for fiscal accountability

Financial rules for fiscal accountability

Policy choices don’t just influence us today, they influence the well-being of our children and grandchildren.

Building healthy soil

What is healthy soil? It is a combination of sand, silt, clay and about 5 per cent humus, the black stuff. Ideally, you should have 16 to 20 inches of soil in your garden in order to maximize your yield.
Leave health decisions to the experts

Leave health decisions to the experts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has decided our children need protecting from what were existing transgender policies. She must not have been aware that these minors were already protected. They were protected by their parents and their doctors.
UN undertakes formidable duty

UN undertakes formidable duty

Organization works to manage global peace, security
Community Village helps connect

Community Village helps connect

It’s February! Sometimes, at this time of year, when it is both cold and dark outside, it is easy to dwell on the things that are going wrong or negatively affecting us.
Shakespeare, where art thou?

Shakespeare, where art thou?

In this January of frigid weather we have just watched the first two Republican Party presidential primary contests; heard Canada renege (again) on our pledge to supply Ukraine with air defence equipment; and been horrified by the actions of Hamas an
Navigating life's classes of experiences

Navigating life's classes of experiences

Why do we do the things we do? If you're like me, you may have spent some time over the Christmas holidays reviewing 2023 and planning for 2024. The task seems simple enough: review the past, plan for the year, and execute the plan.
Planning your vegetable garden

Planning your vegetable garden

A young homeowner went to a small local garden centre to get some garden tools. As he left, he said, “Goodbye.” The owner did not respond. “Why didn’t you respond?” he said. “You’ll be back.
Slates and municipal elections

Slates and municipal elections

Approximately 200 municipalities in Alberta in 2025 vote for municipal candidates, voting for one’s favorite candidate based on a variety of reasons.
A new year full of hopes, dreams and plans

A new year full of hopes, dreams and plans

As we look ahead to a new year, we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on the past, anticipate the future, and try to drive forward with hope, dreams, and plans.
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