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March 14, 2013

Miette not what it used to be Dear Editor, In August 1962, Hans and I were married. After spending several years at university we were a poor young couple.

A rock and a hard place

Most would agree it is important to preserve the caribou populations in Jasper National Park, but closing areas of the park takes out two elements of their mandate, education and visitor experience.

March 7, 2013

The final act Dear Editor, The play is a tragedy, a calamitous, tangled web of conservation and winter use. The Winter User is standing in the dusty, dimly lit wings on the stage of the Jasper Multipurpose Hall, waiting for the Final Act.

Labour market daunting

According to the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA), since 2005, one in four university graduates is underutilized in his or her job.

February 28, 2013

FIPA bad for Canada? Dear Editor, In September 2012, Pime Minister Harper signed a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with China, which has not been ratified by Parliament yet.

Facing consequences

During the trial, the crown called three witnesses, two law enforcement officials and the owner of the car who was struck from behind.

The war on peace

This week in Ottawa, a special panel has advised that Canada should use military procurement as a way to grow the economy and create jobs.

February 14, 2013

Taking advantage of retiring pennies Dear Editor, In reference to Rob Merrifield’s letter in the Feb.

Nickel for your thoughts?

The penny, as of Feb. 4, has officially left the economic landscape of Canada and will only be around for as long as supplies last. Memories of the penny and its limited use will likely linger for some time.

February 7, 2013

Goodbye penny Dear Editor, This February, we say goodbye to the penny. For Canadian taxpayers, it simply doesn’t made sense to make cents anymore. Pennies sit idle in jars and coffee cans on our dressers and in our closets.
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