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Editorial: Canada gets it right with Olympic snub

Announcing a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics is one event where Canada should have owned the podium.

Malcolm Mayes cartoons for December 2021

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Editorial: Photo radar reform overdue

Alberta Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney acknowledged Wednesday the cash cow in the room — that photo radar is too often misused as a money-maker for some municipalities instead of for its intended purpose, as a tool for traffic safety.

Opinion: 10 reasons to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for your child

Editorial: Albertans win with child-care deal

Was that a federal-provincial news conference announcing a momentous child-care deal or an impromptu debate between two political foes jousting over their differences on natural resources, emissions reductions and equalization?

Braid: Tax cut idea hints at UCP return to election politics as usual

Premier Jason Kenney says the government is considering a return to a flat provincial income tax rate for everyone, most likely at 10 per cent

Opinion: Responsible coal mining a path to Indigenous prosperity

The National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC) was established in 2017 with a mandate to defeat on-reserve poverty through Indigenous participation in Canada’s natural resource industry. The NCC provides a forum for pro-development chiefs to communicate directly with leaders of the natural resource industry while advocating for policies that pave the way for more Indigenous involvement in industry, as employers, contractors, partners and owners.

Chris Varcoe: 'It's good to be back' in stock index, energy firms say, amid higher hopes for 2022

For an industry that has endured a truckload of uncertainty in the past 24 months, it’s a welcome adjustment

Opinion: Alberta Teachers' Association can't be public protector and union too

I would like to state at the outset and for full transparency, that I have two daughters who are teachers and of whom I am very proud. They both began their careers while I was minister of learning and excel at their jobs. I also have nine grandchildren under the age of eight who have entered or will be entering the Alberta education system. I therefore consider myself not just a former minister of learning but also a concerned stakeholder in the education system.

Opinion: Legislation not enough to stop sexual violence; let's focus on prevention

Content warning: This article discusses sexual violence. Take care while reading, and if you need support, reach out to Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence at 1-866-403-8000.