Speaking in Tongues
One province, many languages: Babel or boom?
Casinos
Upping the Ante
The province collects more revenue from gambling than royalties from the oil sands. Much of the money funds social programs, including – treatment for problem gamblers.
What Really Makes Us Sick
Despite evidence that social factors impact our health, the Alberta government promotes personal responsibility over enlightened public policy.
The Electric Saskatchewan Acid Test
If addictions are an illness, shouldn’t we consider more holistic treatment?
Heads in the Sands
Fort McMurray struggles to keep pace with its booming oil sands industry.
Computers in Schools
Problems and Potential of Digital Technology for K-12.
Notes for a Novel on Future University Life
A Fantasia Based on Present Tendencies.
The Writer’s Life
For 20 years the Writers Guild of Alberta has encouraged and enabled writers to pursue the Writers Life
Educational Reform: Failing the Grade
The Klein revolution began with high hopes and all the subtlety of the Jerry Springer Show. Bombast and in-your-face marketing were “in,” supplied courtesy of much of North America’s fawning [...]