Opinions

Provinces need to work together

Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders were in St. John’s, Newfoundland last week to discuss the Canadian energy strategy. While the leaders eventually agreed on a vague outline for Canada’s energy future that addressed both environmental and energy sector concerns, it … Read the rest

We need politicians, not cowboys

The Calgary Stampede always involves too-hot weather, fried food and Canadian politicians descending on the city to flip pancakes and pretend they’re folksy and middle-class.

Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair all arrived in Calgary at the beginning of … Read the rest

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Don’t waste your Calgary summer

By Melanie Woods, June 18 2015 —

In the summer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of endless sleep and Netflix binges. And while catching up on all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls is enjoyable, there are a lot … Read the rest

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Reconciliation includes knowledge

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Report is a 382-page document that neatly summarizes the worst atrocities committed by the Canadian government.

Residential schools almost destroyed indigenous civilization in Canada. By outlawing important aboriginal social traditions and forcibly removing children … Read the rest

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Universities need stable funding

By Fabian Mayer, June 4 2015 —

Post-secondary education in Alberta has seen significant funding cuts in two of the last three years. This has resulted in degree-specific tuition increases known as market modifiers, fee hikes and program cuts across … Read the rest

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Homophobia lingers in our sexual fears

By Chris Adams, June 4 2015 —

What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve done in the bedroom? If you’ve ever masturbated, given a blowjob or had anal sex, you’ve committed an act that the majority of the population used to … Read the rest

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NDP have a chance to protect our environment

By Sean Willett, June 4 2015 —

Electing our first new government in decades means there will be changes — in education, our economy and even our province’s public image. But few are asking what our new government may mean … Read the rest

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We need a higher minimum wage

During the election, the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) promised to raise the provincial minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2018.

The NDP took control of the legislature from the Tories on May 5, and new Premier Rachel Notley … Read the rest

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Public transit needs space to expand

The City of Calgary’s proposed transit expansion has its usual group of naysayers. They’re homeowners who bemoan the changing character of their neighbourhoods, developers who prefer expressways and car owners who are worried about losing their space on the roads. … Read the rest

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Inexperienced MLAs deserve a chance

In the May 5 provincial election, the Alberta New Democratic Party broke the 44-year reign of the Progressive Conservatives, winning a majority government with 53 seats. Not everyone was happy about this.

Almost immediately, disgruntled conservatives went to work uncovering … Read the rest

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