Editorials

Kenney wanted a new base. The base wanted a new leader. Despite Kenney’s political games seeking to manipulate his own democratic check and balance, he lost, and popular sovereignty won.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become a universal symbol. It has come to represent the extent to which COVID-19 and related factors associated with lockdown, mandates and restrictions have, and continue to impact our society.

Ottawa’s taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families who buy the food they produce

“Sorry, we’re all out. Supply chain issues you know.” It seems that this phrase has become somewhat of a cliché for the past two years, whether it’s at grocery stores, retail shopping, or local restaurants.

Once in a lifetime, a unique opportunity comes along. Great leaders seize it.

I supported the concept of the Alberta Sovereignty Act before the UCP leadership race. It was developed by the Free Alberta Strategy. I participated in their townhalls supporting their strategies, as did two of the UCP leadership candidates, Danielle Smith and Todd Loewen. Jason Kenney and his cabinet ministers did not.

Last month, I was pleased to present Alberta’s 2021-22 year-end fiscal results, which show the province brought in just over $68 billion in revenue and spent just over $64 billion to support public services. That means the province ended the fiscal year with a surplus of $3.9 billion.

Hello Red Deerians! It is hard to believe we are looking back at the month of June already, and what a month it was. It was a month of reflection, of celebration, of taking a moment to look outside ourselves and appreciate the people around us, and the people that make our community the remarkable place that it is.

Canada’s energy service sector is bouncing back, but we need you!

Policing can be improved to meet needs of all Albertans, says Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro