Category: Opinion

  • We Had a Provincial Election ~ WHY?

    We Had a Provincial Election ~ WHY?

    We believe that this is an important and passionate topic, and we want to hear YOUR voice! Agree with this editorial? Perhaps disagree? Either way we want to know why. Please share your comments below the article.

  • Tom Barthel: Mixing morality with parenting can be a dangerous combination!

    Tom Barthel: Mixing morality with parenting can be a dangerous combination!

    This is going to be tricky because I do not want to raise the “emotional fire” that comes up when people talk about morality and their opinions. Morality is very much situated in the part of the human brain that also operates opinions. The human brain values opinions in a certain way that can cause…

  • Band-Aid Fix for Condominiums Not Enough

    Band-Aid Fix for Condominiums Not Enough

    New Act lacks input from owners, relies heavily on undebated and yet to be developed regulations Edmonton – The Canadian Condominium Institute, North Alberta Chapter is voicing its concerns with Bill 9 the Condominium Property Amendment Act, introduced by the Government of Alberta on December 1, 2014. Despite nearly five years of consultation, and two…

  • Senator Doug Black calls for supportive environment for LNG industry

    Senator Doug Black calls for supportive environment for LNG industry

    OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2014 – In remarks before the Senate of Canada, Alberta-elected Senator Doug Black is calling on the federal government to assess how it can create conditions to support the growth of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. “At the federal level we should consider what we can do to assist LNG development,”…

  • Stephen Harper’s Conservatives Fail Canadian Veterans

    Stephen Harper’s Conservatives Fail Canadian Veterans

    OTTAWA – The Auditor General’s 2014 Fall Report makes clear that Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have utterly failed to provide the mental health services and support needed by Canada’s veterans, said Liberals. “Today’s report is a shameful reminder of the Conservatives’ record, confirming that veterans cannot get timely access to the mental health services they need,”…

  • Senator Doug Black says innovation key to unlocking market access for Canada’s resources

    Senator Doug Black says innovation key to unlocking market access for Canada’s resources

    CALGARY, Nov. 21, 2014 – In remarks before a meeting of business and political leaders at the 3rd Annual Canadian Economic Club’s Energy Summit, Alberta elected Senator Doug Black says innovation is fundamental to the future success of the Canadian energy industry. “We will not achieve our market access goals in Canada if we do…

  • Family Prosperity Plan benefits Canadians

    Shared by John Barlow, MP for Macleod The Conservative Government recently introduced The Family Prosperity Plan, a comprehensive benefit package which will impact approximately 4 million Canadian families. The Family Prosperity Plan includes the Family Tax Cut, a federal tax credit allowing a higher-income spouse to transfer up to $50,000 of taxable income to a…

  • AFPA Comments on City of Calgary Announcement

    AFPA Comments on City of Calgary Announcement

    Alberta’s Forest Industry Applauds City of Calgary Decision to Allow 6 Storey Wood Buildings  The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) commends the City of Calgary for being the first city in Canada to adopt the 2015 National Building Code recommendation to allow buildings of up to 6 storeys to be constructed from wood. Calgary’s leadership…

  • How Much Is There To Learn About Parenting?

    How Much Is There To Learn About Parenting?

    This is going to be a rough one for some parents to hear. I am in mood to challenge people though, so take it with a grain of salt. How many times have you heard parents say “Children don’t come with a manual you know!”?  I think they even say that on t.v, on the…

  • Remind me again: Who wants GMO labeling?

    Remind me again: Who wants GMO labeling?

    Science surrendering to superstition, pro-GMO activist argues By Mischa Popoff Organic activists claim 92% of consumers want genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) labeled. It turns out the overwhelming majority of consumers support the status quo when you don’t ask a misleading question like, “Do want toxic pesticides genetically spliced into your food?” But still, activists insist that…

  • Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Dear Editor, I lost both of my legs below the knee due to meningitis and was enrolled at the age of ten in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend The War Amps 2014 Western Seminar in Winnipeg as a Junior Counsellor. The Seminar brought together child amputees…

  • A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    …….hope I don’t get sued! This is Tom. Two things I have for you. 1. One last spur of the moment parenting tip. As some of you well know already I am currently involved in a large camp out with activities for young guys to come with their fathers, uncles, grandfathers etc….. You are of…

  • Trade with Europe easier than trade within Canada

    Premiers urged to strengthen inter-provincial trade, support TFWP, reject pension taxes at meeting this week Toronto/Calgary, August 25, 2014 – With Canada recently opening up international markets with historic trade agreements, it is time to drop trade barriers between our own provinces. As Canada’s premiers come together in Charlottetown this week, the Canadian Federation of…

  • PC Leader Candidates Must Say No To New Tax Powers For Municipalities: Wilson

    CALGARY, AB – PC leadership candidates must say no to new taxation powers for municipalities being floated under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) review and immediately implement Wildrose’s 10/10 Community Infrastructure Transfer, Wildrose Municipal Affairs Critic Jeff Wilson said today. “For years, the PCs have been inconsistent, unpredictable and politically motivated in how they support…

  • Feds Dump Millions into Another Organic Boondoggle

    Feds Dump Millions into Another Organic Boondoggle

    By Mischa Popoff Gerry Ritz and Stephen Harper have fallen for the organic ruse again, hook, line and sinker. (Sean Pratt, “Feds invest in organic research” The Western Producer, Aug. 13th, 2014) A whopping three-quarters of all the organic food sold in Canada is IMPORTED from countries with lax environmental standards like China, Mexico and…