2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (151+ words) Back-to-school is now upon us and I’m expecting a lot of discussion this fall about the place of Alberta within Canada. We are slightly more than one month away from a provincially-administered vote on Alberta separation. I hope this fall…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (636+ words) In the end Calgarians will indeed face a lower hike. Let’s say nine per cent Now we know why Calgary is called Blue Sky City. Because that’s the sort of pampered thinking that city hall brass are encouraged to engage…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (669+ words) The Grey Cup Festival runs Nov. 11 to 14, before the championship game at McMahon Stadium on Nov. 15 The Grey Cup is coming to town, and Calgary is lining up plenty of fun to keep fans busy before kickoff. The Cenovus Energy…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (841+ words) Wendy Tynan, the city's director of the Green Line project, said Option 3 is the only alignment that stays within the city's current funding envelope Putting an apparent end to a years-long debate, Calgary city councillors endorsed a new vision for…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (642+ words) Concern over Elections Alberta's ability to oversee vote coincides with apparent high voter interest For those eager to see a vote for Canada and an end to the debate over Alberta’s future, there are some encouraging signs in the lead-up…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (661+ words) If Elections Alberta reaches voting day thousands of workers short, the lineups at polling stations could stretch to hours. I spoke too soon. On Friday, I reassured readers that Elections Alberta was bound to do a better job of referendum…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (564+ words) Without recognition, an aspiring state would have no international standing. It could not engage in diplomacy, enter into international agreements or join international organizations. In a speech to Congress in February 1977, prime minister Pierre Trudeau assured that “Canada’s unity will…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (755+ words) A vote for separation is a vote for a long process of negotiations that have uncertain economic consequences and no guarantee of success For generations, Alberta has been treated unfairly within Canada, creating immense frustration among many of those who…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (211+ words) Canada’s nuclear revival has sparked a marketing battle between two major suppliers. And there are some parallels to an epic dustup in a different industry from a generation ago: the cola wars between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. In the latest marketing…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (777+ words) The Alberta government is serious. Some bike lanes will be removed. Some planned bike lanes will not happen. Soon Devin Dreeshen gets right down to business. Dreeshen told Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas an ideal announcement would be for him and…...