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St. Marguerite's journey through Lent

St. Marguerite's journey through Lent

At St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School we prepare for Easter through the Christian practice of Lent. This year, Lent began on Feb. 14 (Ash Wednesday) and ends on March 29 (Holy Thursday).
Levy funding well used

Levy funding well used

New provincial funding to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions is being welcomed by various stakeholders.
Light finally shines for responsible planning

Light finally shines for responsible planning

For more than three and a half hours on March 12 citizens passionately addressed town council. Each respectfully gave their point of view. Members of council in turn respectfully listened. In the end it was unanimous.
Crime fighting measures applauded

Crime fighting measures applauded

The provincial government's announcement that it plans to spend $10 million to hire more RCMP officers, civilian staff and Crown prosecutors in the province is welcome news -- especially if those new employees help reduce crime here.
Government must rein in spending

Government must rein in spending

The Alberta government recently released its third-quarter fiscal update . While the update contains some good news about the economy, the outlook for provincial finances remains dire. The government expects a $9.
Trade wars and food fights

Trade wars and food fights

The ugly face of protectionism is slowly making its way across the globe. With trade wars looming on several fronts, including in the agri-food sector, Canada's federal government seems resolved to lose.
Levy funding well used

Levy funding well used

New provincial funding to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions is being welcomed by various stakeholders.
Case for guaranteed basic income

Case for guaranteed basic income

Recent international headlines featured a story about a developing technology that might well begin to replace positions in the food service industry as humanity takes another step towards automation.
What is a conservative?

What is a conservative?

It seems like an odd question to ask in Alberta two weeks into a spring sitting of the legislature in the second decade of the 21 st century.
Remembering great-grandma

Remembering great-grandma

My cousin stopped at my condo on her way back to family in Calgary. She was on a return trip home to the Okanagan, with the forecast calling for heavy snowfall. We had all been to a family funeral, comforting and being comforted.
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