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Alberta’s Tory government appears more committed to cementing its grip on power in Alberta instead of governing. That strategy alone and voters’ perception of it could be one more nail in the coffin of the Tory dynasty.

It would be irresponsible of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his government to avoid calling for a full public inquiry into the abuse of detainees in Afghanistan given the shocking revelations made at committee hearings over the last several days.

Three years ago the previous council updated the city’s top planning document — the municipal development plan (MDP) — with references to future smart growth guidelines for the annexed lands.

The Alberta Liberals had enough to worry about before the embarrassing split from one of its highest profile MLAs, Dave Taylor.

It can be hard to believe at times, but two decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada released Thursday in the case of a horrific slaying are proof that, despite its pitfalls, technicalities and disappointments, the integrity of the judiciary is sound

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Drastic changes to income eligibility requirements for legal aid are the latest example of the Ed Stelmach government’s unfortunate attempt to rein in spending at the expense of Alberta’s most vulnerable citizens.

The time has come for Canadians to pen their final thoughts and respects to our First World War veterans and the Conservative government deserves praise for giving every person the opportunity to bid farewell to a generation that has since passed on.

Residents opposed to a Habitat for Humanity development on 70 Arlington Dr. scored a moral victory Wednesday when city council put the proposal on hold so a compromise could be found that’s palatable to the neighbourhood.

Alberta’s system of operating and monitoring foster homes is broken and cannot be repaired without focused policy review, an influx of workers and more funding to alleviate the load on both foster parents and staff to ensure the safety of child