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Redford owes Albertans answers

Redford owes Albertans answers

Premier Alison Redford misled Albertans by insisting she had no involvement in the decision to award a massive tobacco lawsuit to the consortium of firms, including that of her ex-husband.
Controlling dogs: it’s the ‘leash’ we can do

Controlling dogs: it’s the ‘leash’ we can do

In the world of municipal governance, it’s sometimes best to let sleeping dogs lie, while other times call for taking the dog by the leash, so to speak. When it comes to the ongoing debate over how best to handle man’s best friends in St.
St. Albert's Field of Dreams

St. Albert's Field of Dreams

The year 2013 promises to be a crucial one for St. Albert's oft-stated ambition to expand its industrial base. It is premature to say there are problems, but it's not too early to suggest there are clouds on the horizon.
Council stands up for residents

Council stands up for residents

City council showed this week that, for the most part, it can put the concerns and wellbeing of residents first. On Monday councillors voted on a series of recommendations that would have adversely impacted St.
Political success is in the centre

Political success is in the centre

The story goes that a U.S. bank robber named Willie Horton was once asked why he robbed banks. To which he replied: “Because that’s where the money is.
PCs are doing the right thing

PCs are doing the right thing

It’s ironic that, during the same week that former premier Ralph Klein was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, his successors in the current PC government were delivering speeches outlining the need to borrow money because it would be irres
League should practise what it preaches

League should practise what it preaches

Turning a blind eye to racism doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
Snow removal counts as exceptional service

Snow removal counts as exceptional service

Bill Tuchak, one of the residents who attended Thursday night’s budget town hall forum, demanded of Mayor Nolan Crouse to know what exceptional services St. Albertans received in exchange for high property taxes.
How Alberta can help those in pain

How Alberta can help those in pain

This is National Pain Awareness Week. If you don’t live with pain, the week won’t mean much to you. But if you do, you will know that its effects can range from discomfort to debilitating.
Francophone high school a good fit

Francophone high school a good fit

Some people will no doubt scoff or complain that Mayor Nolan Crouse is enthused about finding a site for a francophone high school in St. Albert but there are several reasons why such a school would be a good fit in this city.
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