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Is this government 'for the people?'

Is this government 'for the people?'

Mired in deficits and spending more per capita than any other province in Canada, Alberta’s government finds itself open to a roasting. Enter MLA Rob Anderson.
New school calendar proposed

New school calendar proposed

Each year at about this time, RVS sets the calendar for the next school year. Involving parents, administrators, the ATA and trustees, the group makes a recommendation for the dates for holidays, professional days and the like.
Conservative attack ads: What do you really know about Michael Ignatieff?

Conservative attack ads: What do you really know about Michael Ignatieff?

Did you hear? An election is right around the corner! Yet another chance for 40-45 per cent of us to shrug our shoulders, mutter “meh,” and go on with our day. But this election is important. Stephen Harper told me so.
Is this government 'for the people?'

Is this government 'for the people?'

Mired in deficits and spending more per capita than any other province in Canada, Alberta’s government finds itself open to a roasting. Enter MLA Rob Anderson.
Alberta's finances: Welcome back to the 1980s

Alberta's finances: Welcome back to the 1980s

In his 1988 budget speech, then Alberta finance minister Dick Johnston proclaimed the “government’s fiscal strategy of providing major stimulus worked.” He said a “solid recovery” had begun and forecast a return to balanced books three years out.
Alberta's finances: Welcome back to the 1980s

Alberta's finances: Welcome back to the 1980s

In his 1988 budget speech, then Alberta finance minister Dick Johnston proclaimed the “government’s fiscal strategy of providing major stimulus worked.” He said a “solid recovery” had begun and forecast a return to balanced books three years out.
Faith Matters: What to do when you get punted?

Faith Matters: What to do when you get punted?

Have you ever been kicked out of something? A club? A friendship? A home? One of the greatest struggles we can experience is when we suddenly find ourselves removed from a place where we felt secure.
Bullying: you can do something about it

Bullying: you can do something about it

Bullying is defined in many different ways, and most definitions highlight the fact that bullying behaviours are conscious, willful, deliberate, hostile, aggressive and repeated.
Western shift in Canadian economy gaining momentum

Western shift in Canadian economy gaining momentum

It’s been ongoing for decades already, but the westward drift in Canada’s economic centre of gravity will gain even more momentum in 2011. Here are the top 10 reasons why: 10. Better fiscal environment: Saskatchewan is running a surplus.
It is up to us to keep our children safe

It is up to us to keep our children safe

As a parent or caregiver, there is nothing more terrifying than not knowing where your children are and if they are safe.
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