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OPINION: Canada—respectful and boring

OPINION: Canada—respectful and boring

A tale told by my grandfather. My great grandfather, one Michael Murdock, owned a farm about midway between Kingston and Ottawa. Prime Minister Sir John A.
OPINION: Increasing local need propels annual food drive

OPINION: Increasing local need propels annual food drive

Last year the number of Canadian families requesting food assistance had reached an all-time high, with Alberta, unfortunately, having the highest food bank use in the country, according to Food Banks Canada's Hunger Count Report for 2022 .
LETTER: Thanks for the doggie drinks

LETTER: Thanks for the doggie drinks

It’s been a very warm summer, and I’d like to thank the considerate people who have set out bowls of drinking water on their property next to the city sidewalk for passing dogs to drink.
Stop wasting taxpayer money

Stop wasting taxpayer money

I wonder if council understands their purpose and mandate when I see them effectively doubling the size of council by arbitrarily making themselves full time staff.
Full-time effort on part-time salary

Full-time effort on part-time salary

Given the complaints I’ve seen about St. Albert City Council’s pay increase, there are a few things worth remembering. For one thing, council’s salary is justified by the fact that the job is ‘part-time’.
OPINION: Ask more questions

OPINION: Ask more questions

I have a go-to question when I am seeking a deeper understanding, “Can you help me better understand what you mean by….”. It always produces a discussion and an improved shared understanding.
Too much red tape reduction in energy sector

Too much red tape reduction in energy sector

Albertans are starting to see the intended results of the UCP's Red Tape Reduction policies. While the UCP are selling Albertans the fairy tale of moving at the speed of business, the reality is something far different.
LETTER: Redesign needed to slow speeders in Erin Ridge

LETTER: Redesign needed to slow speeders in Erin Ridge

Drivers racing through Ebony Way in Erin Ridge seem to forget that families with kids and dogs live there. Living there is like living along the Trans-Canada Highway – and that roundabout at Coal Mine Road has only made it worse.

Support Indigenous organizations this Canada Day

Canada Day is this Saturday. Many people and communities across Canada will be gearing up for barbecues, fireworks and celebrations. That said, some people have called for the ‘cancellation’ of Canada Day for various reasons.
We can help--and so can you!

We can help--and so can you!

The increase in the cost of groceries, rent and gas has significantly impacted many folks in St. Albert this year.
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