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Noteworthy: From buffalo to elephant? Republican Party of Alberta seems determined to take hold
By Bruce Penton on July 2nd, 2025
If you’re someone who would be apt to vote YES! in all caps and an exclamation point on Alberta separating from the rest of Canada, the Republican Party of Alberta may be for you. Formerly the Buffalo Party, the newly-named Republican Party of Alberta ran three candidates in recent provincial byelections, and plan to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: A book review of a tragicomic
By Linda Tooth on July 2nd, 2025
The UCP government in Alberta seems content on controlling what the young people in this province can and cannot read at their school libraries. Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides has been in the news a lot lately telling us that parents are outraged to discover certain books are accessible to their children in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Yay, nay, or undecided on MCC, council will spend final months under fire
By Collin Gallant on June 28th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Speakers attempted to get their pound of flesh from city council members at a public hearing this week, and not just on a plan to create a corporation to run Medicine Hat’s utility. Jabs about Division Avenue, wanting to build a solar field, even selling off gas wells were wondered about loudly. One speaker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Market returns following sharp rallies
By Eric Van Enk on June 28th, 2025
I found this week’s chart to be very interesting, and I hope you do too. The National Bank economics department has tracked S&P 500 returns going back to 1970 and segmented those returns into periods immediately following a sudden (greater than 15% return over a 6-week period) market rally versus all other observations. From there, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansoor’s Musings: Mansoor Ladha
By Mansoor Ladha on June 25th, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney scored a major personal, national and international victory by his skillful, successful, diplomatic and focused performance as host of the G7 summit in Kananaskis. Carney also boosted his image by holding bilateral meetings with Trump and other world leaders, aimed at benefitting Canada in years ahead. Even President Trump, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Are we OK with censorship?
By Linda Tooth on June 25th, 2025
Are you concerned with the recent news regarding the possible censorship of books available to young people within school libraries in Alberta? According to the Oxford Language Dictionary, censorship is defined as “the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable or a threat to security.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: As with anything, finding balance is key for kids and screen time
By Bruce Penton on June 25th, 2025
I’m showing my age here, but life is certainly different for teenagers in 2025 than for me and my pals in the 1960s. The biggest difference? The internet and screens. Sitting inside playing video games or watching TV – especially in the summertime – was simply not a thing 60 years ago. With the Internet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: What’s in a name?
By Collin Gallant on June 21st, 2025
@@CollinGallant One sub-plot in how provincial ridings in the southeast are drawn is clearly the political realities of blending urban voters (theoretically more progressive) and rural voters (theoretically more conservative). Another, clearly, how the ridings are named and civic rivalry. Hatters have always had some anxiety about the city’s standing. Submissions to the 2017 work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Celebrating our seniors and those who care for them
By Justin Wright on June 18th, 2025
As we recently celebrated Alberta Seniors Week, June 2-8, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the incredible seniors in our community and the dedicated professionals who support them every day. Our riding is home to exceptional long-term care facilities and senior programs that truly embody the spirit of compassionate care. These local facilities ... Read More »
5 responsesNoteworthy: It’s not that people don’t want to, it’s just getting out of hand
By Bruce Penton on June 18th, 2025
The Globe & Mail recently undertook a survey on tipping at restaurants, and the consensus from respondents was that 15 per cent was the most appropriate figure. So when the server hands you the credit card machine and hovers nearby while you contemplate the value of the tip, how awkward do you feel if you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Age is just a number
By Linda Tooth on June 18th, 2025
Do you let age define you and what activities you think you can do? Let me tell you about the most extraordinary woman I met this past weekend and her journey on a 3 km race. The 41st annual River Run was hosted by the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta. This race in support of the ... Read More »
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