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Op-ed: Time to Keep Federal Advertising Dollars in Canada

Op-ed: Time to Keep Federal Advertising Dollars in Canada

Paul Deegan | Special to the 51°µÍø The Canadian government has supported journalism for generations.
Notice of Office Closure

Notice of Office Closure

The 51°µÍø will be closing its office starting in the New Year. Our staff will be moving to a work-from-home model. The paper will continue to be printed on a weekly basis.
Chamber Matters: Thank you for stepping up

Chamber Matters: Thank you for stepping up

Pattie Pavlov | Special to the 51°µÍø Chamber Matters is now into its 12th edition and JPCC is appreciative of the opportunity to share its work and further, as each edition is written, there is now some real understanding of the flexibility journa
Op-ed: We Conservatives will cut taxes on groceries, gas, and heat

Op-ed: We Conservatives will cut taxes on groceries, gas, and heat

Not only are our seniors suffering financially. Our young families, single parents and all of our society are feeling the financial burden bestowed upon them by this Liberal government.
Op-ed: Conservatives are on your side

Op-ed: Conservatives are on your side

As the Official Opposition, we Conservatives tabled the following motion in the House: “That, in the opinion of the House, given that the government's tax increases on gas, home heating and, indirectly, groceries, will fuel inflation, and that the Pa

Op-ed: Truth and Reconciliation

As Canadians prepare to reflect on National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30, there are a troubling number of truths that must be understood and accepted if reconciliation is to be found.

Letter to the editor: Queen's Lying-in-state

Dear Editor, The world is made up of ordinary people yet we seldom see them on the big stage. But for once, for four days, we did. They came to say goodbye to an extraordinary lady: Her Majesty The Queen. They came in their thousands.

Minister Shandro: Revolving bail system and statutory release

Albertans are becoming increasingly angry with the catch-and-release system that allows dangerous criminals back into our communities. This is not the fault of the Alberta Justice system, local courts, crown prosecutors or the police.

Op-ed: The future of the monarchy

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] We’re living in chaotic times where history is constantly being made, so the death of a British monarch may not rank too high on a list of notable events for some.
Op-ed: Summer ends with a blaze

Op-ed: Summer ends with a blaze

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Just when we thought there would be a summer without a major wildfire, Chetamon had to happen.
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