Opinion

EDITORIAL: Public engagement can be excruciating, painful and frustrating. But at the same time, it’s absolutely necessary for major community projects to move forward.

EDITORIAL: A triple whammy of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RVC) has slammed schools, hospitals and communities in Alberta.

EDITORIAL: The soaring inflationary costs are the latest signs of division between the haves and the have-nots. And while it’s not something new to the Bow Valley, the recent year has only seen the divergence continue to grow.

COMMENTARY: Province needs to strengthen and support the healthcare system

EDITORIAL: A lot can change in the coming months, but what’s been shown so far is the Jason Kenney era in Alberta is over and the rollercoaster ride of Danielle Smith is just beginning and potentially just a short lived sideshow in Alberta politics.

The act of remembrance can be a precarious one. It’s not a regimented guideline, but one that can be unique to each individual as everyone experiences and remembers the past through their own lens.

EDITORIAL: The changes by the province to the way victim service units are run are threatening to remove vital aspects of the safety net that could impact the delivery of services to rural areas such as the Bow Valley.

EDITORIAL: Public institutions are designed to be forthcoming with information and open to the people they are designed to serve.

Primary care is the cornerstone of a high-functioning healthcare system. Yet, many Albertans are struggling to find a family doctor, or if they are lucky enough to have a family doctor, to get an appointment in a timely fashion. 

EDITORIAL: The push forward for alternative transit means needs to remain a priority for not only the Bow Valley, but the entire country.