Alberta’s government says it stands for freedom, choice and responsible leadership, yet its recent decisions paint a far different picture. From cracking down on school library books to silencing teachers’ labour rights and rejecting federal dental coverage, the UCP is increasingly governing through restriction rather than collaboration. Book bans
As you can probably guess, I have a lot of opinions. And my opinion about opinions is that they are absolutely necessary in a civilized and intelligent society. So when I spoke to my mom in early 2025 about the upcoming federal election, and she replied “I’ll vote for
Together, we can work to break the stereotypes surrounding disability and ensure that every individual is valued and fully included in society. We are all human, yet I’ve seen individuals with disabilities continue to face inequality, stereotypes and even the misguided belief that they are being punished by God,
Forget the idea that Canada “lost” its measles-free status. We didn’t lose it — we eroded it. Slowly and predictably, with Alberta playing a leading role, public health cracks have widened into gaping fault lines. As of Nov. 8, 2025, the Government of Alberta reported 1,960 confirmed measles
Food insecurity isn’t just a distant issue — it’s happening here, in our own classrooms, as students skip meals to save money. To help, I’ve compiled where to find cheaper eats and food support services right on campus. Between the increasing price of groceries, the rising cost of
In Alberta, control over transgender youth bodies has been debated repeatedly over the last couple of years. What is Bill 9? Bill 9, or the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statues Amendment Act is a blatant attempt on the part of the United Conservatives Party (UCP) to control the bodily autonomy
Journalists are at the forefront of all published news, whether it be printed, digital or spoken. So why is it that at significant red carpet events, qualified journalists are being replaced by popular influencers? This profession has been in decline for many years, with many companies having to lay off
Despite Bill 2 being posed as an order to place teachers back in classrooms and a promise of respite to parents, it instead presents a warning to unionized workers, threatens against dissent and reveals the UCP’s true intentions regarding the people they represent. On Oct. 27, Alberta’s provincial
The Alberta Federation of Labour has threatened a possible general strike, which might be a great risk despite its admirability. On Oct. 29, 2025, following the province-wide teachers’ strike, staff and students alike were ordered back to school in Alberta following the use of the notwithstanding clause. No resolution
Myke Atkinson is the new councillor-elect for Ward 7. This means good things for the future of Calgary progressive politics. A long-time Ward 7 resident, non-party affiliated progressive politician, University of Calgary alumnus, husband, girl-dad to three, and — based on his social media presence — an enthusiast
