What can I do? – Eight Small Ways to Start Your Civic Life Today

You don’t need to quit your job or spend a weekend protesting to start building a stronger, more informed community. Begin with simple, consistent actions. First, commit to being informed by reading and learning about one local or provincial issue each week. This means actively seeking out reliable sources; find and follow a Local Expert […]

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Bill 20 Alberta and the Quiet Erosion of Local Democracy in Alberta

By Factsmtr Editorial | October 2025 For more than a century, Albertans have elected their mayors and councils to decide the shape of their communities. Local governments managed the essentials — housing, policing, roads, zoning, and social programs — within a framework of provincial law but with meaningful autonomy. That balance has defined municipal democracy

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