Edmonton Journal: Malcolm Mayes cartoons for December 2018
This is a clear representation of the choices some citizens are seeing. It’s not that simple and not a solution either. More on this in future blog posts.
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Some Perspective on Federal Government Actions on Alberta Energy Issues
There is lots of frustration and anger in Alberta these days. Perceptions are hardening, fasts are used and abused selectively, beliefs depend on where you stand and are
Bias Shapes Our Political Thinking
As we all get deeper and deeper in the echo chambers in our social media networks we harden our beliefs on Faith or Science. This is especially true
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Calling on all Settler Canadians. Pour a drink…you may need a stiff one, and settle in (sic). Give yourself a gift and take about 10 minutes
Mr. Kenney is Getting Nervous?
UCP leader Jason Kenney calls in NDP for an early election call in February for a March 2019 vote. He claims polls show NDP has lost confidence
Ousted MLA Accuses UCP of “Crooked Party Politics.”
Political parties are private clubs with enormous power and influence over our democracy and especially our elections. They are subject to being high-jacked by extremists special interests that
Examining Choice in Education
There is a great public policy debate/conversation happening around religious-based education being publicly funded. The most obvious example is the Separate (aka mostly Catholic) School system in Alberta.
Alberta premier to announce measures to deal with oil price differential
Well done Premier Notley. Now as we buy those railcars can we make sure the maintenance and repair not them is done in Alberta? Also why can’t we
Canadians Aren’t Saving Much of Their Paychecks for a Rainy Day
As if there wasn’t enough tension in the world of everyday people. I expect the savings rate by Albertans is even lower. While we make significantly more on
UCP (Used Car Party) Throws Money Around, but Not the Only Ones
There is an official Elections Alberta list of donors to the Kenney/UCP supporting Political Action Committee; Shaping Alberta’s Future. This is the group flooding us with radio, newspaper
Here Comes the Green New Deal
Here it comes. The Green New Deal will shake the windows and rattle the doors of the political establishment in Congress and really aggravate the White House. The
Alberta Housing Market Chills
Here is an excerpt for the Alberta Weekly Economic Review with some sobering numbers on resale housing. This is not surprising given the short to mid-term uncertainty around