Editorial 4/13

Apr 3

OPINION: "Dear John" Letters Don't Cut It Anymore

We've all seen them, those open letters penned by mayors, MLAs/MPPs/MHAs, or MPs, demanding immediate action on various issues from other...

Mar 24

OPINION: How many municipalities is too many?

How much is too much? With 334 municipalities scattered across the province, a question has been batting around in my brain since I left...

Mar 13

OPINION: Plebiscites Are a Scapegoat for Governance Inaction

In democratic governance, where the vote of the people is meant to guide policy, lies a troubling trend that threatens the very essence...

Mar 3

OPINION: Stealth Provincial Tax Increase on Property Taxes

In the world of government budgets and taxation policies, what appears on the surface isn't always reflective of the reality beneath. The...

Feb 25

OPINION: Selective Neutrality Bylaw

In the wake of the recent vote on the "Neutrality Bylaw" in the Town of Westlock, it's imperative to voice dissent against what appears...

Feb 22

OPINION: Municipal Mourning

Over the past 10 days, municipalities across Canada have been grappling with the loss of three esteemed councillors, each leaving behind...

Feb 6

OPINION: Recall Legislation is truly affront to Democracy

The recent news of a recall petition targeting Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has sparked debates across the province of Alberta. While some...

Feb 2

OPINION: Let's Go!

As the calendar flips to February anticipation and excitement ripple through our office as the Cross Border Interviews is back!...

Jan 26

OPINION: Knowing When to Call it Quits in Municipal Politics

The path of municipal politics, when first embarked upon, often appears as a rewarding and much-desired line of work. The initial...