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We must bring back Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
Every morning at 9 a.m., Ukraine stops. Across cities in Ukraine, loudspeakers normally used to warn of incoming Russian air strikes broadcast the steady tick of a clock. City streets full of life fall silent. Traffic lights turn red. Cars stop. For one minute, a country pauses. This is Ukraine’s daily moment of silence, a nationwide act of remembrance for those killed in Russia’s illegal war.
Opinion - We must bring back Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
Every morning at 9 a.m., Ukraine stops. Across cities in Ukraine, loudspeakers normally used to warn of incoming Russian air strikes broadcast the steady tick of a clock. City streets full of life fall silent. Traffic lights turn red. Cars stop. For one minute, a country pauses. This is Ukraine’s daily moment of silence, a nationwide act of remembrance for those killed in Russia’s illegal war.
Nokomis Home Make Over Does Nine Projects
Posted 6/4/26 The 2025 Nokomis Home MakeOver, sponsored by Nokomis Christian Missions Bridge the Gap and Newkomis completed nine projects in the last year, with help from more than 40 volunteers donating over 500 … This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Online only subscribers If you're an online only subscriber, please click here to reset your password. Print subscribers If you're a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one.
Smart Ways to Save on Taxes in Texas
It is often said that nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes. That is why most people hire tax saving strategists Texas to help them navigate the intricacies of the tax system and find ways to legally reduce their tax liabilities. Texas still has no income tax and, as a business owner or individual taxpayer, taking the time to learn Texas tax laws and planning the most tax-efficient approaches will ensure that you keep more of your money.
Opinion: The budget needs bold change to fix Canada’s falling productivity
Open this photo in gallery: A person walks past the Bank of Canada on April 10.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Please log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account Mark Wiseman is a Canadian investment manager and business executive who serves as a senior adviser for Boston Consulting Group and a board member for NOVA Chemicals.
Opinion: Don’t meddle with Canada’s pension-plan model
Open this photo in gallery: A sugar maple leaf rests on a patch of snow on Feb. 25 in Rhinelander, Wis.Joshua A. Bickel/The Associated Press Please log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account Robert Bertram is a former chief investment officer of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. David Denison is a former chief executive of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Jim Keohane is a former CEO of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
Opinion: There is no place like home – investors should bank on a unified North America
Mark Wiseman is chair of Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s board of directors. The world is undergoing a paradigm shift, both politically and economically. This is the last in a four-part series that examines several changes, including the energy transition opportunity, evolving dynamics of emerging markets and how North America can leverage its comparative advantages to strengthen its position in the global market.
Opinion: The new face of emerging markets: India brings both promise and complexity for global investors
The world is undergoing a paradigm shift, both politically and economically. This article is the third in a four-part series that examines several changes, including the opportunity afforded by the energy transition, the evolving dynamics of emerging markets and how North America can leverage its comparative advantages to strengthen its position in the global market.
Opinion: The energy transition is the new gold rush and investors play an essential role
The world is undergoing a paradigm shift, both politically and economically. This article is the second in a four-part series that examines several changes, including the energy transition opportunity, evolving dynamics with emerging markets, and how North America can leverage its comparative advantages to strengthen its position in the global market.
Opinion: The new nature of risk and return
Mark Wiseman is chair of Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s board of directors. The world is undergoing a paradigm shift, both politically and economically. This is the first in a four-part series that examines a series of changes, including the energy transition opportunity, evolving dynamics with emerging markets, and how North America can leverage its comparative advantages to strengthen its position in global market. There are two fundamentals at the heart of investing: risk and return.
Our productivity weakness isn’t an Achilles heel - it’s a malignancy
Mark Wiseman is chair of Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s board of directors. When Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her budget last year, Canada’s growth prospects were identified as a significant vulnerability and priority for the government. She sensibly recognized human capital and the green transition as the first two of three “pillars” required to tackle the problem, then identified the third as the “Achilles heel of the Canadian economy” – poor productivity.
Opinion: Ottawa should accelerate private investment in renewable energy, digital infrastructure
Disclosure: Mark Wiseman is a senior adviser at Lazard Ltd and was part of a team that advised Intel in its deal with Brookfield Infrastructure referenced in the article below. Only during such periods as the Industrial Revolution and the Second World War has there been the kind of inflection point for industrial policy and infrastructure building that exists now.
Opinion: Canada’s labour shortage is the country’s greatest economic threat
The June jobs report, boasting a record-low 4.9-per-cent unemployment rate, on the surface shows an economy that is rebounding from the pandemic well. But behind the rosy headlines lies a more troubling and endemic economic reality: Canadian businesses are facing a severe and worsening labour shortage. Already squeezed by higher costs and debt payments, businesses are suffering because hundreds of thousands of job postings are being left unfilled.
Opinion: At Davos, a World Economic Forum without economics
Gloomy and foreboding clouds loomed over the Swiss Alps at this year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Geopolitics dominated conversations in Davos more than ever before as war rages on in Ukraine, food shortages threaten and uncertainty mounts over the U.S.-China relationship.
Opinion: Tokenization, not crypto, is the future for Canada’s digital economy
Mark Wiseman is a Canadian investment manager and business executive serving as a senior adviser to Lazard Ltd., Boston Consulting Group and Hillhouse Capital, and the chair of Alberta Investment Management Corp. The dual threats of inflation and further financial downturns are real and require immediate action from policy makers – and they arise at a time when a litany of disruptive global events have darkened the economic outlook.
Opinion: Canada needs a dose of economic realpolitik
Mark Wiseman is a Canadian investment manager and business executive serving as a senior adviser to Lazard Ltd., Boston Consulting Group and Hillhouse Capital, and the chair of Alberta Investment Management Corp. He was formerly the chief executive officer of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and a senior managing director at BlackRock and chairman of its global investment committee. Follow Mark on Twitter.
The naming rights for several facilities up for grabs
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Photo by RANDY VANDERVEEN Article content The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Try-It Day Postponed
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community. Photo by File Photo /Daily Herald-Tribune Article content The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Minister LaGrange outlines plan for Jan. 10 back to class for K-12 students
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10. Photo by IAN KUCERAK /jpeg, SP Article content On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10.
Minister LaGrange outlines plan for Jan. 10 back to class for K-12 students
On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10. Photo by IAN KUCERAK /jpeg, SP Article content On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10.
Minister LaGrange outlines plan for Jan. 10 back to class for K-12 students
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10. Photo by IAN KUCERAK /jpeg, SP Article content On Wednesday, Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange officially announced a number of policies the province will be using to help ensure kids are safe when they head back to school on Jan. 10.
The RCMP reminds Grande Prairie residents to brush up on safe winter and holiday practices
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Photo by filie photo Article content The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
The RCMP reminds Grande Prairie residents to brush up on safe winter and holiday practices
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Photo by filie photo Article content The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
The RCMP reminds Grande Prairie residents to brush up on safe winter and holiday practices
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Photo by filie photo Article content The RCMP are reminding residents of Grande Prairie to implement safe holiday season practices, including thief proofing your house and safe travel practices. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Covid-Crisis Lessons for the U.S.: How to Handle the Next Pandemic Better
About the authors: Jay Clayton is the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He is senior policy adviser and of counsel to Sullivan & Cromwell, non-executive chairman of Apollo Global Management, and an adjunct professor at the Wharton School of Business and the Carey School of Law at the University of Pennsylvania. Mark Wiseman is the chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation and is a senior advisor to Lazard, BCG and Hillhouse Capital.
Try-It Day Postponed
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community. Photo by File Photo /Daily Herald-Tribune Article content The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Try-It Day Postponed
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community. Photo by File Photo /Daily Herald-Tribune Article content The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has decided to postpone Try-It Day until Feb 26. due to the uncertainty posed by the current spread of COVID-19 in the community.
The naming rights for several facilities up for grabs
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Photo by RANDY VANDERVEEN Article content The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
The naming rights for several facilities up for grabs
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Photo by RANDY VANDERVEEN Article content The City of Grande Prairie is selling the naming rights for several of the city’s premiere recreational facilities. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Grande Prairie one of the first Alberta communities offering medication to combat opioid addiction to those in police custody
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the RCMP will be partnering to offer individuals taken into police custody access to opioid dependency treatments, as part of a $1.4 million per year expansion of the government’s Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP).
Tuesday’s COVID -19 numbers show increase in active cases as Omicron spreads across Alberta
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Yesterday, Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health gave the latest update from the province which showed COVID 19 numbers increasing to a record of over 34,000 active cases in the province up from over 17,000 as of December 30.
Tuesday’s COVID -19 numbers show increase in active cases as Omicron spreads across Alberta
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Yesterday, Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health gave the latest update from the province which showed COVID 19 numbers increasing to a record of over 34,000 active cases in the province up from over 17,000 as of December 30.
Registration for Try-It Day is open today
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection’s Try-It Day is back for 2022, and registration is open today for kids between the age of 6-17 to try a new sport. Photo by John Watson /Daily Herald-Tribune Article content The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection’s Try-It Day is back for 2022, and registration is open today for kids between the age of 6-17 to try a new sport.
Registration for Try-It Day is open today
Article content The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection’s Try-It Day is back for 2022, and registration is open today for kids between the age of 6-17 to try a new sport. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Try-It Day will take place on Jan. 15 and it’s a free event created to help showcase a number of different sports and recreational opportunities available in and around Grande Prairie.
CMHA is gearing up for Coldest Night of the Year
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February. Photo by Photo Submitted /jpg, SF Article content The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February.
Mayor Clayton reflects on the year that was 2021
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton lead the city through a tumultuous 2021, and despite the many challenges, she still sees a number of successes that will point the city towards a more optimistic 2022.
EAL: Horses and humans working together to foster growth
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves. Photo by photo supplied Article content Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves.
The city invites people to enjoy socially distanced New Year’s Eve-ning Out
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman This New Year’s Eve, the City of Grande Prairie will be hosting the New Year’s Eve-ning Out socially distanced celebration at Muskoseepi park. Photo by Peter Shokeir Article content This New Year’s Eve, the City of Grande Prairie will be hosting the New Year’s Eve-ning Out socially distanced celebration at Muskoseepi park. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
EAL: Horses and humans working together to foster growth
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves. Photo by photo supplied Article content Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves.
EAL: Horses and humans working together to foster growth
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves. Photo by photo supplied Article content Local Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) practitioner Jessica Kosheiff, uses horses to teach leadership in children, and to help adults facilitate growth in themselves.
CMHA is gearing up for Coldest Night of the Year
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February. Photo by Photo Submitted /jpg, SF Article content The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February.
CMHA is gearing up for Coldest Night of the Year
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February. Photo by Photo Submitted /jpg, SF Article content The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February.
CMHA is gearing up for Coldest Night of the Year
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February. Photo by Photo Submitted /jpg, SF Article content The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for a number of volunteers and team captains for their Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign in February.
GP County Reeve Beaupre reflects on 2021
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The County of Grande Prairie sign. County of Grande Prairie Reeve Leanne Beaupre provided an update from the county’s perspective during the Grande Prairie and Region Chamber of Commerce event held earlier this month.
Mayor Clayton reflects on the year that was 2021
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton lead the city through a tumultuous 2021, and despite the many challenges, she still sees a number of successes that will point the city towards a more optimistic 2022.
Mayor Clayton reflects on the year that was 2021
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton lead the city through a tumultuous 2021, and despite the many challenges, she still sees a number of successes that will point the city towards a more optimistic 2022.
GPPL gets $10K for Little Free Pantry
Author of the article: Mark Wiseman The Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta (CNFA) to help fund its Little Free Pantry project for another year. Photo by John Watson/Postmedia /Daily Herald-Tribune Article content The Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta (CNFA) to help fund its Little Free Pantry project for another year.
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