Opinion

When the federal government throws money at an issue, has it ever helped? Much of the money gets swallowed by the big government bureaucracy. How should we prevent youth violence? The answer is obvious. Youth violence is a product of the home.

(Re: "Reflections on a funeral for local news" editorial Jan 4 edition) I found the editorial by Tim Shoults both insightful and disturbing. I make a point to read the CityView print edition every week.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in a wide variety of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, fibre, and natural colours (phytonutrients.) Ideally half your daily intake is from this food group. But what’s the cost? Let’s drill down the dollars.

I interviewed several people with wildly differing opinions since Premier Danielle Smith announced her new policies on transgender rights last week.

This is one of the most important topics for humanity today. The youth needs more preventative measures than cure.

I have been thinking a lot lately about old friends and addiction. Sadly, I have lost a few who were swept away in the carnage of their demons. I think in particular about the vibrant young girl I knew.

There was a feeling among Canadians at the time that police and governments were failing in their duties to take action to restore public order, and therefore failing in their most fundamental duty to Canadians.

It was good news this week when the City of Airdrie heard it would be receiving $1 million from the federal government to help address youth crime and violence in in the municipality.

Teams and entire leagues now realize they don’t need the national governing body to be successful,

Notley rode that orange wave of anger toward the former regime, the Progressive Conservatives, to a majority government, and later took Calgary away from the United Conservatives.