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Teacher wages case of government hypocrisy

Teacher wages case of government hypocrisy

After nearly four years of relative labour peace between the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and the provincial education ministry, it appears the government expects teachers to go voluntary where MLAs are too fearful to tread and turn down guara
Horner faces uphill battle

Horner faces uphill battle

Doug Horner's declaration that he will seek the leadership of the Progressive Conservatives is good news for Alberta as a whole.
CWB's business case for buying ships

CWB's business case for buying ships

The Canadian Wheat Board has decided to purchase two lake vessels, based on a very strong business case that will result in significant economic benefits for Prairie farmers.
New budget developed for 2011

New budget developed for 2011

As you will see in the paper over the next few weeks we have been busy planning a budget for 2011. I do want to thank the entire staff and council for their commitment to this process over the last month.
Feds promises of transparency unfulfilled

Feds promises of transparency unfulfilled

A doctored memo does indeed mean federal cabinet minister Bev Ode cannot be trusted. Just as the largest budget fudges in the history of modern democracies means, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty cannot be trusted.
Integrity demands Harper's resignation

Integrity demands Harper's resignation

The tale of Kairos, Oda, and Harper speaks of integrity betrayed by the bitterest politics. The minister's admission was her resignation, that she was pressured requires Harper's. Integrity demands it. Brian Marlatt White Rock, B.C.
Guns in the right hands are a tool

Guns in the right hands are a tool

We hear and see news reports of gangs fighting it out in the street with citizens trying to hide from stray bullets as best they can.
Human smugglers not welcome

Human smugglers not welcome

The federal government has renewed its call for a crack down on human smugglers, hoping to curtail a rising tide of organized crime-driven illegal trafficking in helpless and abused men, women and children.
Human smugglers not welcome

Human smugglers not welcome

The federal government has renewed its call for a crack down on human smugglers, hoping to curtail a rising tide of organized crime-driven illegal trafficking in helpless and abused men, women and children.
A cure for cultural illiteracy

A cure for cultural illiteracy

The other night Tracks Pub in Olds venued a double-course serving of Canadiana in the form of Tim Hus and Johnny Don't. It was a splendid event with just one hitch.
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