David Marsden
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Past articles by David:
MacLean: Alberta is an environmental leader, not an embarrassing cousin (with poll)
By David MacLean Re: "Premier stands by criticism of Tory record," Sept. 16. Many Albertans were rightfully insulted when Premier Rachel Notley described Alberta to a Global TV news reporter as the “embarrassing cousin that no one wants to talk about. → Read More
Letters for Wednesday, June 24
Cycling track is a colossal failure I have been an avid cyclist for more than 35 years and I have used my bicycle to commute to work for much of that time. In fact, I still use my bicycle to commute to work. When I heard that the city was going to implement a cycle track, I was excited. → Read More
Letters for Tuesday, June 23
Signs have become a distraction There have been polls and editorials written about distracted driving. One issue that has not been addressed is signs appearing on boulevards meant to attract the attention of drivers. Some appear with phone numbers and websites. → Read More
Letters for Wednesday, June 17
Edmonton drops the ball with FIFA Recently, a Toronto-based journalist criticized Edmonton as a venue for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the tournament opener. As an Albertan, I am embarrassed to admit this — he was right. → Read More
Editorial: Notley stays true
Premier Rachel Notley is living up to the promises she made during the recent provincial election, but even more refreshing, she's demonstrating a spirit of renewed co-operation that should serve all Albertans well, if it endures. In the throne speech read Monday by newly installed Lt.-Gov. → Read More
Thomson: Honeymoon ending quickly for Notley's NDP
For a brief shining moment on Thursday afternoon, the assembly floor in the Alberta legislature was a place of harmony and goodwill and mutual respect. You wouldn’t have recognized the place. I’m not talking about the election of a new Speaker. → Read More
Dube: Defending Deborah Drever
By Allison Dube It’s a disturbing picture. A young woman decided to hang with the big boys, but things are going wrong fast. She’s outnumbered and she’s down. People are getting ready to hurt her, hold her down or just laugh. → Read More
King: Don't be too quick to dismiss NDP caucus's ability
By David King As Alberta’s government changes hands for the first time in almost 44 years, some commentators are provoking "the anticipation of regret," with suggestions that the new government caucus doesn’t have what it takes to provide good government. → Read More
Williams, Smith and Ragan: Climate policy is too important to get wrong
By Steve Williams, Justin Smith and Chris Ragan Reducing Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions should rank near the top of the new government’s agenda. It will require a clear vision of our future energy production and energy consumption in Alberta. → Read More
Day: B.C. refinery would add value to Alberta oil
By Stockwell Day What a difference a month makes. In early April, media reported my comment, “watch out for Rachel Notley, head of the New Democrats. She’s a smart woman and knows what she’s doing.” Having said that, I admit I did not anticipate she would do as well as she did. → Read More
Editorial: Go, voters, go!
The Calgary Flames host the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Saddledome, and they'll be counting on contributions from everyone — from the top line centred by Sean Monahan all the way down. The same is true of democracy in Alberta. → Read More
Kaulback: Protecting hearing should be goal for Flames fans
By Cammie Kaulback What would you say if I asked you, just for fun, to go down to your local airport and stand close to a jet as it takes off? Airplane enthusiast or not, you would still have the common sense to know that the noise of a jet engine at close range can hurt your ears. → Read More
Nenshi: Parties underestimate need for flood plan
There’s an election coming. And your city council has once again surveyed all the parties and posted their full answers at citiesmatter.ca. This year, we asked about broad issues like city charters... → Read More
Editorial: Our choice: Prentice deserves another mandate
Tory Leader Jim Prentice has often spoken about "generational change" as the government deals with plummeting oil prices, and the same can perhaps be said about Tuesday's election. → Read More
Editorial: Notley's overreach
NDP Leader Rachel Notley has run an inspiring provincial election campaign, shining during Thursday's televised leaders' debate, but her pledge to raise the minimum wage to $15 within three years t... → Read More
Harding: CTrain could better serve commuters
By Brenton Harding For decades, Calgarians have discussed the CTrain and the city’s development of its light-rail transit system. Since CTrain development began in the 1980s, there is one question ... → Read More
Sutcliffe: It was 35 years ago that Terry Fox's inspirational marathon began
By Mark Sutcliffe Every generation has its mileposts. For the youth of 1963, the assassination of John F. Kennedy is a transformative event that has shaped their entire lives. → Read More
Whittingham: Prentice's budget is about 'setting things right'
By Ed Whittingham For weeks we were warned — Alberta’s budget was going to be bad news. But the premier also promised steps would be taken to make Alberta’s economy more resilient by becoming less dependent on resource revenues for capital and operating expenses. → Read More
Kusie: City is ignoring the plight of motorists
By Stephanie Kusie As a soccer mom, I am one of the four out of five Calgarians who use my car for driving to work every day and running most errands. → Read More
Doctors: Alberta's drug treatment falls short of demand
By Dr. Hakique Virani, Dr. Ian Forster and Dr. Omar Rahaman In early 2012, one of the most abused drugs in modern medicine — OxyContin — was taken off the market, and replaced by a somewhat tamper-resistant formulation, OxyNeo. → Read More