Opinion

From the front page Feb 13th ( Rocky View Weekly ), "Medical professionals, experts and educators have warned proposed policies ... undermine their fundamental rights and increase risk of harm for affected youth and children." And "...

While the credit union is avowedly non-partisan according to its president, the organization’s recent public advocacy has certainly used members’ money to “market” itself to those who are decidedly partisan. 

Successive health ministers have repeatedly been told that government must invest in front-line services as well as put far greater priority on recruitment and retention.

Displeasure and frustration with elected officials is totally understandable, but there is a reason recalling politicians is so rare. 

More cases of dementia-related criminal charges are coming before the court. 

A city of Airdrie’s size should have a fully staffed and funded health care centre or hospital, not just an urgent care centre. It is not normal that Airdrie does not have one.

When the federal government throws money at an issue, has it ever helped? Much of the money gets swallowed by the big government bureaucracy. How should we prevent youth violence? The answer is obvious. Youth violence is a product of the home.

(Re: "Reflections on a funeral for local news" editorial Jan 4 edition) I found the editorial by Tim Shoults both insightful and disturbing. I make a point to read the CityView print edition every week.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in a wide variety of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, fibre, and natural colours (phytonutrients.) Ideally half your daily intake is from this food group. But what’s the cost? Let’s drill down the dollars.

I interviewed several people with wildly differing opinions since Premier Danielle Smith announced her new policies on transgender rights last week.