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In the Western world, year-end celebrations were once observed to give thanks, to mark the coming of brighter days and to enjoy the company of family and friends.

Alberta’s students deserve the best. Unfortunately, our ability to attract and retain teachers to work in public schools is being eroded.

Faced with rising rent payments, housing prices, interest rates and fuel costs, many people have little time for more complex but still pressing issues like climate change.

With soaring food prices, unaffordable housing costs and rising energy bills, a living wage becomes ever more relevant for Albertans.

Canadians are feeling the pinch. Every day, it gets tougher to afford the basics. And what's the government doing? Not enough. Since 2021, we've seen a sharp 14.5% drop in new homes being built (according to Statistics Canada).

Jack Delemarre | Special to the 51°µÍø It is often said that climate change is a tricky issue to tackle because it’s a somewhat unseen and imperceptible enemy. That may have been true a decade ago but can no longer be employed as a valid excuse.

RE: Free speech under attack in wake of Israel-Gaza conflict Thank you, Peter Shokeir, for the excellent op-ed article in the Nov. 9 edition.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] With all the recent developments in the Middle East, it is difficult not to get emotional, even when just examining the numbers alone.

The Liberal government’s Underused Housing Tax (UHT) is a fresh reminder of their preference for overreaching into Canadians' wallets.

Vamini Selvanandan | Special to the 51°µÍø The healthcare system is tasked with saving lives and improving the health of populations and individuals.