Alberta Decides By Peggy Garritty, Great West Media On Oct. 19, Albertans will be asked to vote on a crucial question – whether to remain in Canada or start the process for another vote to separate. Driving around St. On Oct. 19, Albertans will be asked to vote on a crucial question: whether to remain in Canada or start the process … Read more…
Alberta Decides By Nolan Crouse, Great West Media There are 10 questions on the ballot on Oct. 19, 2026. Question 10 is about a vote on whether to vote on a separation question. Of course, a yes vote on that question has only downside for municipalities and no upside. There are 10 questions on the ballot on Oct. 19, 2026. Question … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Editor’s Note: Following is the third in a series of stories on social media roles, effects and strategies in politics and public life, especially at the provincial level in Alberta. Trolls, bullies, robots and other bad actors regularly flood social media with abusive comments and content. In fact some days it seems that cyberspace … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally Published on Jul 30, 2025 at 07:48 Editor’s Note: Following is the first story in a series on social media roles, effects and strategies in politics and public life, especially at the provincial level in Alberta. A former Alberta cabinet minister and deputy premier, Thomas Lukaszuk regularly comments online — sometimes bitingly — … Read more…
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By Rob VogtEveryone has their own sphere of influence, a place they can make a difference in the lives of others.Rachael Thomas said the Lord calls people to a place they are meant to have influence.The Member of Parliament for Lethbridge was the guest speaker at the Prayer Breakfast for Elected Officials that attracted more than 60 people to the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere are a lot of concerns about solar and wind alternative energy projects and they may not be producing as much electricity as proponents claim.Those were some of the themes of a table talk sponsored by the Alberta Prosperity Project at the Claresholm Social Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 7, that attracted more than 40 people in attendance.Gail Fjordbotten, … Read more…