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A better electoral example

A better electoral example

The Alberta election really was Canadian democracy at its worst: a campaign that was frequently nasty and vicious, with attack ads from both sides.
Cheers and Jeers for April 26

Cheers and Jeers for April 26

Cheers to neighbours of a Lampman woman who cleaned out a Martin birdhouse and raised it. The woman had been trying to figure out how to do it. Cheers to Dr. Edward Krickan. His hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Times change when you’re talking science fairs

Times change when you’re talking science fairs

One of my academic and artistic highlights came when I was in the fourth grade. Just like every other school in the country, Blacklock Elementary in Langley, B.C.
He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of “The Resistance”

He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of “The Resistance”

You know, it’s kinda odd. Jason Kenney hasn’t even taken office yet as premier of Alberta, yet the feeling I get both in the media and online is that he has already taken his place as the head of “The Resistance,” as Maclean’s characterized them.
Rally Against the Carbon Tax promoted ongoing fight for oil industry

Rally Against the Carbon Tax promoted ongoing fight for oil industry

To the Editor: The Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax was a great success on April 4th.
Workplace safety should be a priority

Workplace safety should be a priority

The Weyburn Labour Council will be observing a solemn occasion on Sunday, April 28, as they will mark the Day of Mourning with a ceremony at the Tommy Douglas Centre.
Is the future here already?

Is the future here already?

I spent last weekend in Calgary, and since it wasn’t my first time there I had a happy opportunity to walk around on my own pace, without a need to make it to the tower, Glenbow, Banff or other attractions, which I never can miss during my first visi
He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of “The Resistance”

He’s not even premier yet, but Jason Kenney is assumed the leader of “The Resistance”

You know, it’s kinda odd. Jason Kenney hasn’t even taken office yet as premier of Alberta, yet the feeling I get both in the media and online is that he has already taken his place as the head of “The Resistance,” as Macleans characterized them.
Opinion: Council says no to its committee

Opinion: Council says no to its committee

Nobody should be upset at Estevan city council for voting to keep their take-home pay identical for the rest of this term. After all, if most of us were put in the same situation, we likely would have done the same thing.
Road rage of a different kind

Road rage of a different kind

There are certain things in my job that get me excited. Championships for local sports teams, awards ceremonies, historical announcements, big community events and city council meetings get my blood pumping. Numbers? I love numbers.
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