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OPINION: The Best Defence is a Good Offence
Alberta's municipalities have long been the bedrock of community life, providing essential services and representing the interests of...

Christopher W. Brown
May 29, 2024


OPINION: Strange Bedfellows on the Brink of the Same Fate
Trailing 20 points in the most recent polls, dogged by a faltering economy, and burdened by tenures that have grown stale and divisive,...

Christopher W. Brown
May 22, 2024


OPINION: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare
2024 was going to be a tough year for me. I knew it going into it. I knew it since January 8th, 2024 to be exact. That was the day the...

Christopher W. Brown
May 21, 2024


OPINION: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
In life, we often map our paths precisely, only to find ourselves veering off course onto unexpected roads. This past week for me, was...

Christopher W. Brown
May 13, 2024


OPINION: Embracing the Triumphs
' Over the last few months, I've embarked on a journey across the western provinces of Canada, travelling through the heartlands of...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 22, 2024


OPINION: It's Not The A-B-C's, but it's the H-I-J's
When it comes to Manitoba municipalities, it's not as simple as your A-B-Cs. Instead, it's more akin to the H-I-Js of municipal...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 19, 2024


OPINION: The F-Word Echoing Across Saskatchewan
In the 'Land of Living Skies', amidst the sprawling fields and bustling towns, there's a conversation echoing louder than ever – a...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 18, 2024


OPINION: "Dear John" Letters Don't Cut It Anymore
We've all seen them, those open letters penned by mayors, MLAs/MPPs/MHAs, or MPs, demanding immediate action on various issues from other...

Christopher W. Brown
Apr 3, 2024


OPINION: How many municipalities is too many?
How much is too much? With 334 municipalities scattered across the province, a question has been batting around in my brain since I left...

Christopher W. Brown
Mar 24, 2024
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