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A striking déjà vu

A striking déjà vu

2023 may well go down in history as an international year of militant strikes. In Canada it will have been largely triggered by our public servants. Federal government workers in Ottawa picketed at Parliament Hill for the right to work at home.
A Life to Love

A Life to Love

Our longing and our discontent can guide us to our best possible future. Long time life coach and entrepreneur, Mary Morrissey, encourages us to notice our longing and our discontent.
COLUMN: Reform needed in tax system

COLUMN: Reform needed in tax system

It’s tax season in Canada again. That makes it a good time to take a look at how the tax system actually works in Canada.
Poverty and how to solve it

Poverty and how to solve it

I had two experiences last week that reminded me we all have a role to play in these challenging times. Approximately 700 million people — or nearly 10 per cent of the world’s population — are still living in extreme poverty.
Save Fountain Park for the swimmers

Save Fountain Park for the swimmers

St. Albert has two aquatic facilities for year round use. One is primarily used as a play facility with two waterslides, a lazy river, and two small children's playareas, complete with water toys.
Kind gestures go a long way

Kind gestures go a long way

Last week when my mom, who is a senior, was taking my dog for a walk (I am disabled), she was stopped by a young man who mentioned to her that he hoped she was able to walk safely on the snowy sidewalks.
Don't cut money for seniors

Don't cut money for seniors

Re: St. Albert seniors funding reductions The provincial NDP requested an opportunity and were provided an opportunity to present to the St. Albert Seniors Association members their position and strategies for Seniors. The St.
Sexual violence counselling support in St. Albert

Sexual violence counselling support in St. Albert

A topic that is often uncomfortable to read and talk about is sexual violence, but that is the focus of this column. We are so pleased to announce that counselling for St.
Seeking democratic changes

Seeking democratic changes

“So, what are you going to do about it?” I remember that school yard taunt when there was conflict over just about anything.
Trudeau has approved pipelines and helped Alberta

Trudeau has approved pipelines and helped Alberta

Gazette columnist Mr. Chris Nelson is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for all our woes but problem isn’t today but yesterday.
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