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Health council a win for both Alberta and Canada

Health council a win for both Alberta and Canada

The province of Alberta has recently committed to join the Health Council of Canada – a national agency that reports on health care renewal across the country.
An online shop-a-holic's not-so-anonymous confession

An online shop-a-holic's not-so-anonymous confession

The trouble began about a year ago when I took a job way up in northern Alberta far from the comforts of home. Looking back, I attribute the long work days and yearning for familiar things as the cause of my so-called “addiction.
New Canadians should value the morals we set

New Canadians should value the morals we set

What is the meaning of honour? Does the word honour have the same meaning in every country? I must make it abundantly clear this is Canada and we have values and laws guiding us as citizens and these boundaries are not difficult to live within.
I am not smarter than a four-year-old

I am not smarter than a four-year-old

I don’t know if that show ‘Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?’ is still on the air, but in my house we are running a little production called ‘Are You Smarter Than A Four-Year-Old?’ And on our show the answer is usually no.
Pipeline options must be carefully reviewed

Pipeline options must be carefully reviewed

What are some of the pipelines from Alberta that export raw bitumen or the refined product, which are being planned or could be planned from Alberta at the present time? What are some of the objections to these endeavours and what are the advantages?
Getting the red out, just in time for Valentine's

Getting the red out, just in time for Valentine's

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the season, and the trappings, are so unceremoniously dumped by the fickle realm of retail.
February is a month to love

February is a month to love

Even though it’s one of the coldest, darkest months of the year, at least in our northern hemisphere, February is a month I’ve come to love. Why? Well, there are several reasons. The first and most obvious is that it is considered the month of love.
I've been fearing this day

I've been fearing this day

I’ve been worried this day will come. I’m going to have to start to prepare for the inevitable. Little by little, it’s getting a little worse for wear. It’s only 11 years old, but problems are emerging and they’re becoming more frequent.
Republican campaign turning into a race

Republican campaign turning into a race

Political nerds like myself cannot help themselves when it comes to any form of contest, it is especially tough when we have a close race to follow.
Power naps a silent killer

Power naps a silent killer

Power naps may be the death of me. Don’t get me wrong – its not me taking the coveted short and refreshing naps. Over the last four years I have probably averaged a nap a year. And those so-called naps are more like restful anxiety attacks.
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