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If ever there were an object example for legislative restrictions on the taxation and spending authorities of government, the government of Alberta would be a great candidate.

It’s that time of year again! That cheery festive time for blessed thanks and happiness!No, I’m not talking about Christmas or even Thanksgiving. I’m talking about that yearly ritualistic celebrating by grateful parents of hyperactive tweens and bored teens who are heading back to school.

My 11-year-old niece, Molly, just spent a week with my kids and me. My sister and brother-in-law home school her. Both of them hold master’s degrees, but I was floored by Molly’s poor academic skills.

My wife and I recently returned from vacation in England, where church bells in cities and villages still summon the faithful to prayer every day. Sadly, in this third Christian millennium, most no longer respond to the call.

Our oldest son married a beautiful woman from another culture, who then became pregnant with our only grandson, “Seth.”

I need more help understanding how to interpret childish behavior. My problem is that I don’t know how to react when my son, Chris, annoys me.

I met “John” six months ago and truly love him. I moved four hours away from my friends, family and kids to be with him. He says he loves me and appreciates that I gave up a lot for him.

Lorna Crozier is a poet, so her book about growing up in Saskatchewan is a literary treat.

On a recent Thursday at 1:30 p.m., I impulsively gave in to the many readers who have expressed shocked disbelief that I had never visited the Outdoor World of Bass Pro Shops.

While spring is full of new beginnings, fall signals that gardening is just about finished for the year.