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    It has been more than a year since Syrian refugees arrived in Calgary to make new homes in Canada. The transition, it must be said, has been smooth, but it ...
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    Premier Rachel Notley has been purposeful since winning the May 2015 provincial election.  The premier has put her stamp on Alberta in many ways, including refusing to look for tangible savings ...
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    In a few days, Alberta will be stepping into the economic unknown with the implementation of the province’s first economy-wide levy on carbon.
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    After a difficult year of struggle for many Calgarians, it is a perfect time to count our blessings and reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas.
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    Nobody likes to have their pay trimmed, but with an election coming this fall, Calgary city council members are no doubt taking it in stride.
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    A new deal on federal health-care transfers to the provinces failed to emerge earlier this week, but there's no reason to fret about the delay.
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    Instead of keeping mayors' dreams of gaining new tax powers alive, Premier Rachel Notley should do everyone a favour and deliver a reality check.
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