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Commentary – For Kenney, the key to Alberta’s success is to exploit Alberta workers

Tom Henihan With every passing day, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney’s credibility issues become more apparent. What is it about conservative politics in general that Kenney has been caught lying again, this time while trying to justify cutting overtime…

April 10, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Editorial – The city of Surrey throws a “Party for the Planet”

Tom Henihan Leave it to the folks in British Columbia’s lower mainland to throw a “Party for the Planet,” as a sizable number of self-ordained “Stewards of the Planet,” live in the land of lotus and unicorns. But while the…

April 10, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – Where is the equal in equalization?

I have concerns regarding our current economic challenges in Alberta. Still in a recession and the challenges of job creation, energy investment, pipeline approval and international trade continue to plague us all. More importantly is the “tightening noose around our…

April 2, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Another election, another dollar gone

Jeff Burgar You may find yourself in a strange chit chat with a person who never lived or travelled north of Red Deer. We have. More than a few times actually. “So,” half-jokingly one asked, “does anybody live in igloos…

April 2, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Editorial – Trudeau’s behavior goes south when confronted by protester

Tom Henihan Unlike his father, Justin Trudeau’s off-hand comments are seldom witty and usually backfire, exposing the out-of-touch, coddled prince who fanaticizes about being a champion of the people. Trudeau’s most recent faux pas happened at a $1,500 a person…

April 2, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Questions about Kenney’s tactics in the UCP leadership race need answers before April 16

Tom Henihan Now that the race to form the next government is underway, it is a good time to weigh up the implications and pitfalls of having someone of Jason Kenney temperament as premier of Alberta. Lacking charm and social…

March 26, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Where the pavement ended, the mud began

Pearl Lorentzen There is a photo of me as a toddler sitting in a tire in my grandparents’ garden in Kinuso. I don’t remember it being taken. Before moving to Slave Lake, I had a vague idea when my family…

March 26, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Editorial – Big government, or big sleaze?

Jeff Burgar Federal and provincial elections bring out many ideas. Yet so far, not much mention of the Alberta old boy’s club of fat cronies. After 42 years of the Conservative dynasty, the number of leeches and porkers sucking the…

March 26, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – A completely new perspective on paying one’s way through university

Tom Henihan It is ironic, that people who see no intrinsic value in education will spend considerable amounts of money to have their children accepted into elite universities. Some people use the wealth they have acquired to genuinely advance their…

March 19, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Out of sight, out of mind

Chris Clegg I am fascinated on how much money we spend on garbage. Think about it. We buy a product, then toss what’s left in the trash bin. If you live in a town or city, you usually pay someone…

March 19, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

Editorial – Stop whining about winter

Jeff Burgar We country folk might be our own worst enemies. This idea came up when hearing the problems some local businesses hoping to attract new people to work for them are having. Now, one can make a huge list…

March 19, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Trudeau damages his brand in showdown with Jody Wilson-Raybould

Tom Henihan Justin Trudeau may survive the SNC-Lavalin debacle politically, but the Trudeau brand and the “Sun King,” conceit in which he introduced that brand has been seriously, if not irreparably damaged. Trudeau’s gender balanced cabinet was the kind of…

March 12, 2019 · by Admin2015 ·

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Commentary – For Kenney, the key to Alberta’s success is to exploit Alberta workers

Editorial – The city of Surrey throws a “Party for the Planet”

Letter – Where is the equal in equalization?

Commentary – Another election, another dollar gone

Editorial – Trudeau’s behavior goes south when confronted by protester

The View From Here – Questions about Kenney’s tactics in the UCP leadership race need answers before April 16

Commentary – Where the pavement ended, the mud began

Editorial – Big government, or big sleaze?

The View From Here – A completely new perspective on paying one’s way through university

Commentary – Out of sight, out of mind

Editorial – Stop whining about winter

The View From Here – Trudeau damages his brand in showdown with Jody Wilson-Raybould

Commentary – Landslide bodes ill for dam on the Peace

Editorial – Score one for Kenney

Commentary – Time for new seasons and change