I was moved by Mr. Stickland’s personal experience of the decline of community and his opinion that ‘Calgary is becoming one of the least friendly cities in the nation, and one of the most violent’.
Community is a sense of ‘common unity’ and surely is the foundation of a healthy society. Relationships are the basis of [...]

In response to “Environment overtakes health as issue” by Neil McKinnon on Sept. 10, 2008 published in METRO CALGARY, I would like to point out that environment and health are two sides of the same coin. Human health is inextricably linked to the wellbeing of our land, water, air and soil. Environmental stewardship has become [...]

Former MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark Maurice Tougas wrote a three-part commentary on provincial affairs. This one in particular rang true for me, and shows we’ve got a long way to go in Alberta. Article by Maurice Tougas

For the first time in human history, the North Pole can be circumnavigated.

The decision to include federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May in the federal leadership debate stands as a decisive victory for democracy in Canada. The decision comes after the forceful engagement of Canadians in the political process, at a time when citizen apathy towards government and democratic process sits at an all time low. The [...]

This letter to the editor was published in the Calgary Herald on Sept. 08, 2008.
My thanks to the Herald for its very effective coverage Alberta’s Black Mark – Why We Don’t Vote. Friday’s coverage of the widespread lack of trust in our politicians and their willingness to do their job. Small wonder that only 40% [...]

WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE

This weekend, I had the privilege of attending events for peace that give me much hope and much to be grateful for. On September 6, I was at Eau Claire Market for the arrival of the Multi-Faith Walk Against Violence.
Here is a description of the Walk Against Violence:
“On April 20 Syed Soharwardy, [...]