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4 reasons to come out of retirement

Posted on December 24, 2023

News Canada Throughout the course of our lives, many of us look forward to retirement. However, some people experience a lack of purpose, boredom or… Read More »

Taking action on drought in Alberta

Posted on December 14, 2023

Water is one of Alberta’s most precious resources. We all use it, consume it, and rely on it.  Most of the water that Albertans use… Read More »

Canada’s continuous support is needed within emergency contexts

Posted on December 7, 2023

In times of emergency, children suffer the most. They not only endure displacement but also have no shelter and cannot access quality education. Children face… Read More »

Canada’s continuous support is needed within emergency contexts

Posted on November 30, 2023

 In times of emergency, children suffer the most. They not only endure displacement but also have no shelter and cannot access quality education. Children face… Read More »

Electricity narrative skewed by Schow’s wishful thinking

Posted on November 30, 2023

I spent 32 years with the Royal Bank, working in 16 different branches throughout the province and was the manager of seven of them. My… Read More »

ASG Israel-Hamas poll methadology suspect

Posted on November 30, 2023

Dear Editor,  I wish to compliment Cal Braid, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for his article entitled “Poll reveals mixed concern and apathy over Israel-Hamas conflict”.… Read More »

Canada needs to do more for displaced children and youth

Posted on November 24, 2023

What an opportune time for Canada to sustain its support for children in emergencies! On the one hand, Canada has quietly and shamefully dropped the… Read More »

Innovative energy projects bearing fruit in Taber

Posted on November 16, 2023

Dear Editor, Yesterday (Oct. 31) I was at a presentation here in Calgary on the RenuWell project that has seen two pilots move ahead in… Read More »

Media coverage of Israel-Gaza conflict biased

Posted on November 9, 2023

Dear Editor, I write as a concerned community member, urging our local paper to cover the unfolding tragedy in Gaza with fairness and balance. Media… Read More »

The courage of young women and men

Posted on November 9, 2023

Dear Editor, On Remembrance Day, look at the old veterans gathered at your local cenotaph, standing proudly, or seated with a warm blanket on their… Read More »

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