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Turning over a new leaf

Turning over a new leaf

Tomorrow marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter in Canada. Following decades of flawed social policy that has created more problems than it ever solved, the cannabis prohibition is finally over. On Wednesday, Oct.
Albertans deserve to know

Albertans deserve to know

One of the biggest issues in Alberta today is the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion debacle. We continue to sell Alberta oil to the United States at a steep discount, and we need our oil to reach the global marketplace.
Truck safety requires safe drivers

Truck safety requires safe drivers

Planned changes aimed at improving the training and qualification standards for commercial truck drivers in the province is welcome news for all road users.
The war on news

The war on news

Our access to information is at unprecedented levels, but our ability to determine the accuracy and even legitimacy of that information is at an all-time low.
They don’t need as much

They don’t need as much

Re: “Cures have to be balanced”, p. 31, Sept. 25 Gazette. I have to correct some of the items mentioned in the letter to the editor. First, Mr.
Stark contrast between U.S. and Canada

Stark contrast between U.S. and Canada

Over the past few years, the governments of Canada and the United States have taken markedly different approaches to energy development, particularly with oil and gas. Consequently, the U.S.
Politics has been realigning

Politics has been realigning

This weekend the Alberta Party will hold its first annual meeting since Stephen Mandel became its leader on Feb. 28, 2018.
Trans Mountain quagmire like Groundhog Day

Trans Mountain quagmire like Groundhog Day

On Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil in the United States and Wiarton Willie in Canada ceremonially emerge from their dens.
Soothe – a Character Sketch!

Soothe – a Character Sketch!

Ya! Soothe! Yes — a grand lady, indeed! Let me tell you of Soothe. She's an associate doing the best for others. I met Soothe many, many years ago. She was doing what she does best. You know, always busy, going here and there.
Get the flu shot

Get the flu shot

It's flu season; time to get immunized. Flu vaccine clinics will open on Oct. 15, Alberta Health Services (AHS) officials say. It's free, and will be provided to Albertans six months of age and older. And there's good reason to get it.
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