Opinion

'Let’s skip the divisiveness, reactivity, and hostility — that is, the drama — and (figuratively for now) everybody just hold hands.'

'Learn to grow and grow to learn. Instill a love of nature in your children. Make new friends. And help combat global warming.'

'It's a season of joy, of giving, of sharing, of showing love and light to others — when a certain sort of sparkle touches much of the world. It's also the season for empathy and acceptance, especially for those who aren't feeling so jolly.'

'Our school curriculums should be changed to acknowledge not only the good but also the misgivings of those who made history and to teach the truth about our history.'

'If we’ve got $325,000 burning a hole in our collective pockets, how about we try to do some good with it instead of throwing it away?'

'I am sure the first settlers to Alberta thought they were within their rights to steal and cheat the Indigenous people out of their lands, but I don't see that ever being discussed by city council, or an offer to hand back the lands St. Albert is built on to their rightful owners.'

'Only 4.9 per cent of our Canadian population is Indigenous. To my way of thinking, this does not warrant name changes.'

'Council is not just wasting your time, as city staff will be tasked with changing street signs, directional signage, maps, and all of the databases that contain your street address.'

'By law, the Alberta Teachers' Association must investigate all the complaints it receives.'

'We’re learning to adapt, as we always have, but if we’re going to outpace climate change, health, and economic threats, the pace of change in worldwide personal habits is going to have pick up.'