Two water-loving mammals we see while birding are the beaver and the muskrat, the muskrat much more commonly seen during daytime hours. At times we see people...
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Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
This Week: Beaver or Muskrat?
Columnists - Vamini Selvanandan
Albertans Are Proud Canadians
Wheat from our fields. Energy from our land. Athletes on podiums. Every day, Alberta and Albertans make Canada proud — feeding the country, fueling the...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Chinese New Year
Kung Hei Fat Choi to you all! For non-Chinese speakers in the audience, a loose translation is “Congratulations and be prosperous”. February 17 marks the first...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
When Doves Cry
When I think about doves, my mind wanders back both in time and place. I’m in southwest Texas after the Civil War, listening in on a conversation between...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Family Day Greetings
I hope everyone had a good Family Day weekend with your families and loved ones. Alberta is moving forward because our government is focused on supporting...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
The Full Monty (pulciano)
Art, architecture, food, and wine. What’s not to love about Italy? From time immemorial, Italy has been spreading its culture across the world, dating back to...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
A Case for Hunting Tundra Swans?
The magic of migration, both spring and fall, brings rapturous joy to many a bird watcher. Eyes scan the skies, hopeful of spotting flocks of wildfowl heading...
Columnists - Carey Hilgartner
Bridging the Gap: How Foundational Learning and Industry Training are Powering Alberta’s Workforce
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, the distance between the classroom and the job site can sometimes feel like a chasm. For adult learners in Alberta...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
affordability
Alberta is a big province with strong communities, hardworking families, and a deep sense of pride. Whether you live in a city, small town, or remote...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Hungry For Haggis
Like many Canadians, I can claim some small portion of Scottish ancestry. While I may not boast Groundskeeper Willie levels of Scottish-ness, I do regularly...
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