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No need to fear our hogs

No need to fear our hogs

Miracles happen all the time, if you can recognize them. We’re not talking about supernatural events here, but about those odd events that are so out of the ordinary, they go beyond mere coincidence.

Drop condoms, change behaviour

I feel compelled to respond to the several outraged readers who opposed my view that promoting condom use in Africa was not the most effective way to deal with AIDS.Many felt I had no idea what life is like in Africa.

The wisest way to get women into science

If you can’t find Margaret-Ann Armour in her office at the University of Alberta, you might very well find her in a school classroom surrounded by kids.
Nuclear consultation is a sham

Nuclear consultation is a sham

Before he was killed in an airplane crash in 1984, Grant Notley was a New Democrat MLA and party leader widely respected by Albertans of all political stripes.

Will Ignatieff force an election in the near future?

Michael Ignatieff emerged from a party convention this weekend with his foot slightly off the election brake.
Sure sign of community that cares

Sure sign of community that cares

Every year, in early May, something incredible begins to happen in Red Deer.This year, it’s even more incredible for several reasons, not the least being the amount of competition out there for charitable donations.

Human rights changes dumb

First they came for the journalists. Then they came for the teachers. Who’s next? Let’s hope it’s the people responsible for Bill 44 because the Alberta government’s proposed changes to human rights legislation make matters worse, not better.
Pets fast food for coyotes

Pets fast food for coyotes

To the City of Calgary transit bus driver who saved a 16-month-old pup from two coyotes out for an easy breakfast Wednesday.
Misuse of gambling profits

Misuse of gambling profits

The oilpatch is in the crapper. The Edmonton Journal had a front-page photo of oilfield workers in Nisku holding a trophy, the top of which featured a steel commode, no doubt fashioned by oilfield fabricating equipment.

No need for flu panic

Large parts of the world reacted to the swine flu outbreak with a typical lack of stoicism.