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Canadian Taxpayers Federation: Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurity

Canadian Taxpayers Federation: Ottawa should stop stoking food insecurity

Ottawa’s taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families who buy the food they produce
EDITORIAL: The Ongoing Problem of Supply Chain Management

EDITORIAL: The Ongoing Problem of Supply Chain Management

“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.
Editorial: Red Deer Should Embrace the Alberta Police Force

Editorial: Red Deer Should Embrace the Alberta Police Force

Once in a lifetime, a unique opportunity comes along. Great leaders seize it.
STEPHAN: The Alberta Sovereignty Act is good for Alberta

STEPHAN: The Alberta Sovereignty Act is good for Alberta

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.
Opinion: Alberta’s improved finances are an opportunity to right past wrongs

Opinion: Alberta’s improved finances are an opportunity to right past wrongs

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.
Johnston: June is a time for reflections and celebrations

Johnston: June is a time for reflections and celebrations

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.
Editoral: Energy Sector needs workers

Editoral: Energy Sector needs workers

Canada’s energy service sector is bouncing back, but we need you!
Editorial: Alberta needs provincial police force

Editorial: Alberta needs provincial police force

Policing can be improved to meet needs of all Albertans, says Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro
LaGrange: Bill 15 ensures unbiased process of discipline

LaGrange: Bill 15 ensures unbiased process of discipline

On May 4, I was proud that Bill 15 – the Education (Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline) Amendment Act had successfully passed third reading. With this Act, we will be able to ensure a transparent and unbiased process of discipline for all teachers and teacher leaders in Alberta.
OPINION: LaGrange needs to rethink opinion on Red Deer hospital

OPINION: LaGrange needs to rethink opinion on Red Deer hospital

Last week, I joined a group of Albertans who were upset by the government’s decision to cut the insulin pump program in the Legislature Gallery to watch Question Period.