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Finding colour everywhere

Finding colour everywhere

I was watching an old Antiques Roadshow broadcast. The weather outside was frightful, cold, snowy, and the fierce wind we had enjoyed for the majority of the winter had returned. Inside I seemed to lose interest near the end of the program.
We need immigrants

We need immigrants

I hear a lot these days about how an influx of Third World refugees and immigrants is destroying our country culturally and economically; how newcomers live off government handouts in perpetuity, diverting revenues from helping our veterans, and othe
Welcome to the two-party state

Welcome to the two-party state

Regardless of which party forms the government after the April 16 election, the most important change since 2015 is that Alberta is a two-party state again. This is one case where the numbers tell the story.
A call for more protection

A call for more protection

Re: Writer supports Bighorn Country proposal, page 17, March 12 Gazette. I have a couple of comments on the letter in reference to the government's proposed Bighorn Country changes.
Rural needs should matter

Rural needs should matter

With the provincial election campaign now in its second week, the various parties vying for seats in the April 16 vote have been busy trying to convince voters to buy into their respective platforms.
Canada-China relations could hurt hog sales

Canada-China relations could hurt hog sales

Relations between China and Canada have never been more uncertain, particularly because Canada looks like it's being run by diplomatic amateurs. And the news may get worse for the agri-food community.
Electronic ballot will make voting easier

Electronic ballot will make voting easier

Mark your calendars — on April 16 Albertans will have an opportunity to participate in shaping the province’s political landscape for the next four years.
Predicting Alberta’s future political landscape

Predicting Alberta’s future political landscape

The long anticipated wait for the upcoming provincial election is finally over. Rachel Notley, leader of the governing NDP, dropped the writ last week, announcing that Albertans would be going to the polls on April 16.
In defence of the Bergen Rocks

In defence of the Bergen Rocks

The letter to the editor printed in the Albertan March 12 brought tears to my eyes. The cruelty of the words is stinging. Everybody does have an opinion but when it comes at a cost to an individual’s reputation, it hurts.
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow

Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow

If you’re anything like me, you probably find yourself concerned about the detrimental impact convenience consumer culture is having on our planet.
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