Opinion

Congratulations and much appreciation go out to the group of people who organized the Pride Picnic in Lion’s Park last Thursday. They did it on short notice and with little money. I would also like to recognize and support the work that the St.

A mayor, reeve and councillors are all called councillors within the Alberta legislation.

As a nation, we must return to encouraging, celebrating and rewarding hard work

Every month when I prepare to write an opinion piece, my first thought is to go on a rant about any one of many issues that I’m upset about. It is the easiest place to go. I have to choose optimism and hope versus complaining.

The Canadian economy has always been a steady source of national reporting. It’s important news.

Borrowing and going into debt is like cocaine for municipal politicians. It provides a short-term high—usually a new shiny building—with consequences in the future, often after the term of office of those who built it.

The race to replace Rachel Notley as Alberta NDP leader is almost over. The most noteworthy event in the race by far has been former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s entry into the race.