Blog Posts
Our justice system is broken, and it’s putting public safety at risk.
October 08, 2025
Edmonton has more jails per capita than any other big city in Canada. Police make the arrest, paperwork gets filed, bail is granted, and within days, those same individuals are back on the streets...
Read More ShareMy Dad Was a Teacher
October 07, 2025
By Tim Cartmell My dad was a teacher. As were three of my uncles, three aunts, at least two cousins — and one sister. But I want to talk a bit about my dad....
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October 02, 2025
Edmonton families deserve honesty, not empty promises. Michael Walters is telling Edmontonians that the City can withhold or redirect provincial education property taxes. He knows that’s not true. The City has no legal authority...
Read More ShareNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Listening, Learning, and Leading Together
September 30, 2025
September 30 is a solemn day. It’s a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember those who never came home, and acknowledge the intergenerational trauma that continues to shape lives across our city...
Read More ShareShort-Term Rental Policy: Putting Edmonton Residents and Businesses First
September 26, 2025
What was once true home-sharing — a spare room rented out occasionally to help make ends meet — has now been overtaken by speculators and corporate operators. Multiple homes are being scooped up...
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