The high cost of ineffective anti-terror measures
When will politicians consider the safety of the people to be more important than avoiding criticism?…
Gerald Ford blew his chances to be Reagan’s running mate
During 1980’s Republican convention, backroom negotiations and media speculation over a running mate dominated…
Mercedes CLA 250 too sophisticated for its own good
Fussy controls and bad ergonomics take away from an attractive car that should just be a pleasure to drive…
How to improve your website searchability in three steps
Know your target audience, do your keyword research, use all of this research on your website…
Better outcomes require careful planning
If your staff don’t have clarity about what’s expected, they will imagine what you’re looking for. That may not turn out well…
Racist cop shows, biased news fuel public fears of crime
Portrayals of violent crime in pop culture and media are skewing people's perception of how likely it is to happen to them, says U of A expert…
LEEFF program details far too fuzzy
It’s unreasonable for Ottawa to require firms to enter an agreement with almost no details about environmental requirements…
Investing in green future easier said than done for Alberta
Capitalizing on an educated workforce and taking a hard look at taxation would help the province diversify its post-pandemic economy, according to U of A experts…
Light finally fading on huge hydroelectric projects
There are serious questions about the usefulness of two of the last remaining big dam projects at both ends of Canada…
Brakes applied to worldwide oil, gas exploration
The long-term view is frightening. With long gestation periods, new oil and gas projects may not get online when needed…
Our job as citizens is to advocate for what we believe is right
Canadian policy – domestic and international – is a reflection of the activism or the apathy of its people…
Canada’s rising food insecurity problem
Food inflation is on the way up, despite lower prices for other consumer goods. And COVID-19 has impacted incomes…
Alberta municipal gov’t labour costs out of touch with reality
Labour costs between 2014 and 2018 increased by nearly $873 million, or 17 per cent, outpacing population growth and inflation…
The big question about Alberta referendums is why?
The government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal…
How First Nations communities can balance governance
The future of democracy for the Wet’suwet’en depends on harmonizing the roles of hereditary chiefs and elected leaders…
