Sexually transmitted infection fight a long-term battle

For the first time in almost a decade, the rate of new sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases has fallen in Alberta – a welcome development that points to the success of education programs and the need for the fight to continue.

Tories are forced to right their future

The price of getting into power for the federal Conservatives has produced another blow on their historic right-of-centre...


Drug fight needs community support

The recent rash of illegal drug overdose deaths in Alberta highlights a complex and multi-faceted problem facing communities...


New family violence protection rules welcome

The provincial government has moved to strengthen support for the victims of domestic violence while at the same time making...


What's ahead for Alberta's economy

Coming hot on the heels of the worst global economic downturn in our generation, 2011 was supposed to be a year of relative...


Penhold is alone on cat control

Innisfail has a cat bylaw. Olds has one. Didsbury has its own. And Carstairs has a cat bylaw.


Next election is Redford's to lose

Although Premier Alison Redford hasn’t set a date for the next provincial election, no one should be surprised if Albertans...