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Letter: Alberta Next panel a distraction of what Alberta needs Now
By Letter to the Editor on September 11th, 2025
Dear editor, At the Alberta Next town hall meeting last week in Medicine Hat I observed a well-rehearsed dog and pony show masquerading as democracy. Slick videos with questionable statistics condensed complex ideas into tidbits designed to delight and lead the UCP base gathered there. The intent was to show how separation from Canada was ... Read More »
5 responsesLetter: AISH changes will only add unnecessary stress to medical system
By Letter to the Editor on September 4th, 2025
Dear editor, I did the survey for the proposed ADAP program the other day. It took about 20 minutes, and everyone should do it – it is very eye opening. Like all Alberta government surveys they are skewed to the government point of view, but if you are determined you can get your point of ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Danielle Smith – Unbelievable explanations of grossly bad ideas
By Letter to the Editor on September 2nd, 2025
Dear editor, On Aug. 1, with minimal announcement, the Alberta government enacted new rules ending public disclosure requirements for the premier, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and for all their staff, all of whom were no longer required to publicly post receipts for their expenses over $100. Also, the UCP removed from public view eight years ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Canadian Institutions disappeared over past 10 years, none left to undermine
By Letter to the Editor on August 28th, 2025
Dear editor, In response to a recent letter to the editor that appeared in the News on Aug. 21, written by Ben Moffat. First the heading of the letter described the UCP as undermining Canadian institutions; I am not aware of any “Canadian institutions” that weren’t already decimated or undermined by 10 years of Liberal ... Read More »
5 responsesLetter: The UCP continues to undermine Canadian institutions to serve U.S.-like ideology
By Letter to the Editor on August 21st, 2025
Dear editor, Now that they understand their referendum on Albertan “independence” is about to be soundly defeated, the UCP, their local supporters – the Black Hats and the Governor-in-Waiting Premier Smith – are turning their attentions to threatening some of our great Canadian institutions by emulating their U.S. – often Texan – heroes. They should ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Alberta Prosperity Project irresponsible, misleading in its separation quest
By Letter to the Editor on August 21st, 2025
Dear editor, The other day an ad from the Alberta Prosperity Project showed up on my Facebook page. It told me how much better off I would be if Alberta separated from Canada (not too different from the successful, albeit dishonest, “Leave” promises prior to the British Brexit vote). While it is true Albertans would ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Private-sector workers over fund, under receive within current pension setup
By Letter to the Editor on August 19th, 2025
Dear editor, A person’s financial position at retirement affects the meaning for “pension.” A retiring Alberta teacher at age 55 with 30 years experience will have a guaranteed defined benefit pension, which will pay around $50,000 annually if the highest salary approximates $85,000. CPP and OAS could add another $20,400 for a retirement income of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Canada Pension Plan is real
By Letter to the Editor on August 12th, 2025
Dear editor: Larry Simcoe’s recent letter to the editor has some accurate facts but some inaccurate assumptions regarding the Canada Pension Plan and retirement. First off, the CPP is a real pension. Its initial structure (1966) was not a pension plan, but reforms enacted in 1998 turned the CPP into a real pension plan, independent ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Excited to see local podcaster finally receive his day in front of the courts
By Letter to the Editor on August 6th, 2025
Dear editor, It has been said many times, “justice delayed is justice denied.” I do not believe we are entirely forsaken yet, because there has finally been some movement in the court proceedings against the local podcaster Thomas Fougere. After the past nine months with numerous previous appearances through an agent, a plea of not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Proposed Alberta Pension Plan needs an actual plan, not politics if it is going to be feasible
By Letter to the Editor on August 6th, 2025
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Be the first to comment!Letter: No government, of any party, should have power to manipulate pension funds
By Letter to the Editor on July 30th, 2025
Prior to the last election Danielle Smith stated that an Alberta Pension Plan was not an election issue. Since then her party has spent millions of our dollars promoting one. After 63% of respondents rejected it in last year’s survey, the UCP is once again trying to sell the idea. The new sales pitch video, ... Read More »
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