Opinion

'Investments in recreation and cultural events (and related facilities), powwows, tournaments, community gardens, community halls, farmers markets, outdoor festivals, and winter carnivals are being left to the non-profits to scrounge for and compete for crumbs of money.'

'If you have kids in sports today, are you modeling the character traits you want your kids to develop? What will your legacy be?'

'Citizens should finally have a clearer picture when the report is released this week, however, they’ve been left little time to digest it, let alone prepare to speak to it at council. The taxpayers, who will be on the hook for up to $33.75 million, are owed that opportunity.'

'The city’s own third-party operational review made it clear the city should “re-evaluate its role in direct service delivery” and “explore alternate methods for service delivery.” That's exactly what this project represents.'

'A facility located in St. Albert and paid for with taxpayer dollars should remain under the control of city residents, not handed over to a private organization which can act with impunity.'

'A special thanks to the folks who helped my wife after she injured herself on Aug. 12'

'Former Stephen Harper speechwriter Andrew MacDougall notes that Poilievre is essentially calling for a major overhaul of how capitalism works.'

'This problem is not unique to St. Albert. All municipalities, provinces, and the federal government find themselves in an economic quagmire.'

'What makes it OK for them to judge and be so rude?'

'What gives? Is the speed now whatever drivers want? Or do we still have laws out there?'