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Budgets, by law, don't need consultation

Budgets, by law, don't need consultation

Re: Sept. 10 Simon's Spiel "UCP should practise what it preaches" Pretty much every point that the author makes is very two sided, and only one side is shown.
Thoughts on a minority government

Thoughts on a minority government

The reason Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer won’t win enough seats in Parliament on Oct. 21 in Ontario to form government is Premier Doug Ford. Ford has ruined the Conservative brand in that province for at least a generation.
Public servants worth investing in

Public servants worth investing in

“Offering competitive salaries will attract highly talented and qualified people who will do the best job possible.
CrossIron shooting scary deal

CrossIron shooting scary deal

The recent shooting at CrossIron Mills shopping mall north of Calgary rightfully topped the news. One man was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the shooter remained at large at press time Monday.
Proud of Alberta’s oil and gas workers

Proud of Alberta’s oil and gas workers

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG) to discuss the UCP government’s priorities relating to opening the province back up for business after four difficult years of NDP governance.
Andrew Scheer campaigns from inside 'Doug Ford' bubble

Andrew Scheer campaigns from inside 'Doug Ford' bubble

Congratulations to Padnoma on its 30th anniversary

Congratulations to Padnoma on its 30th anniversary

Congratulations to Padnoma Support Services. The local group which supports people with mental and physical disabilities, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sept.
Budgeting leaves vulnerable at risk

Budgeting leaves vulnerable at risk

When governments pit the interests of the privileged few ahead of the most vulnerable we all lose out on a future based on mutual success and prosperity. But perhaps that’s the point.
B.C.’s forestry crisis looms over Alberta

B.C.’s forestry crisis looms over Alberta

If you haven’t heard, B.C. is reeling from the shock of forestry mill closures. According to the B.C.
Mental health awareness a must

Mental health awareness a must

With the fall harvest season now well underway across the district, farm families are keeping very busy with the many, many tasks that necessarily go into making the region’s agriculture industry a success.
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