Opinion

At the polls last week, a majority of Albertans made crystal clear how eager they were to run back into the arms of a conservative government.

The bombings in Sri Lanka over the Easter weekend bring home the need for countries around the world -- including Canada -- to be ever vigilant regarding the possibility of terrorist attacks.

Alberta’s political landscape changed irreversibly and unarguably in the April 16 election when 1.6 million voters created the first balanced two-party legislature in its history.

Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party (UCP) candidates have won a resounding election victory, toppling the one-term NDP from power in a tough and sometimes bitter campaign.

Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party (UCP) candidates have won a resounding election victory, toppling the one-term NDP from power in a tough and sometimes bitter campaign.

Alberta’s political landscape changed irreversibly and unarguably in the April 16 election when 1.6 million voters created the first balanced two-party legislature in its history.

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, if we are being honest with ourselves, the only ones that do exist are only to be found in the make-believe world of Marvel and DC Comics.

As children my siblings and I rode the school bus from our farmhouse, five miles into town. We were 2/12 miles off the highway and pavement, down gravel roads. We didn’t know the luxury of paved driveways or concrete sidewalks.

It has been said that a good compromise is when no one at the negotiating table is fully satisfied. Makes sense, because a true compromise means everyone had to give a little to get back in return.