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Education questions abound

Education questions abound

Re: “Curriculum panel has high stakes," page 24, Sept. 3 Gazette. Not surprising it’s political since Mr. Kenney and his minister of education, Adriana LaGrange, are not supporters of public education.
Infinitesimal tax on super rich would generate billions

Infinitesimal tax on super rich would generate billions

“Canadians are overtaxed” is such a cliché conservative talking point that is grossly oversimplified.
Kenney draws disconcerting parallel to Putin’s Russia

Kenney draws disconcerting parallel to Putin’s Russia

Jason Kenney’s war room tactics in defending the oil and gas industry strayed into dangerous territory last week.
Where are the political giants?

Where are the political giants?

Alberta takes the federal government that Ontario and Quebec give it and as campaigning begins for the October election, the odds favour Justin Trudeau.
Olds council's borrowing bylaw questioned

Olds council's borrowing bylaw questioned

This letter is in reference to a story in the Sept. 3 edition of the Olds Albertan, "Council passes borrowing bylaw exceeding debt limit." Ed. Well, well, well, we would like to have a new town shop.
Canadian music is all right

Canadian music is all right

When it comes to Canadian music, few artists have made as big an impact as Bryan Adams. Adams, from Vancouver, came out swinging early with rock hits likes Cuts Like a Knife and Summer of '69.
Drivers responsible for keeping kids safe

Drivers responsible for keeping kids safe

With the 2019-20 school year now underway in this region and across the province, it should go without saying that motorists should be taking every precaution to ensure that they do not endanger youngsters coming and going from school.
Voters decide elections

Voters decide elections

Canadians leave the practice of politics to politicians and politicians leave voting to the voters. Politicians do their best to influence the choice of politicians but voters make it.
Join Terry Fox Run to help fund cancer research

Join Terry Fox Run to help fund cancer research

The night before Terry Fox’s cancer surgery to remove his cancer-ridden leg, he read an article about Dick Traum, the first amputee to complete the New York City Marathon.
Make impaired driving unthinkable

Make impaired driving unthinkable

The province recently unveiled its first official memorial to a victim of impaired driving.
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