Letters to the Editor
Letter: Why did Freedom Convoy protestors choose to be outsiders?
By Letter to the Editor on March 9th, 2022
In response to March 3 letter to the editor, “Sadly, the Emergencies Act was clearly justified,” by Mr. Peter Mueller Dear editor, Mr. Mueller asks why the Ottawa protesters formed their convoy. That is not the question. Neither the forming of a convoy, nor a trip to Ottawa, nor a peaceful, lawful protest are troublesome. ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Fresh look, smiling faces make shopping a great experience
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2022
Dear editor, I wish to express to the manager and staff of SW/SE Hill Safeway stores a huge thank-you for the beautiful makeover and all renovations that have been done. Upon entry, I just stand there looking all around. Wow, so beautiful and well done, such a huge supply of food. And your floral arrangement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: CCS will reduce CO2 emissions, hasten reduction of fossil fuels, ensure flexible green fuel options
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2022
In response to Jan. 22 letter to the editor, “Hatters shouldn’t be happy about carbon capture hub” Dear editor, Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is necessary for the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the petrochemical industry and will also be required as part of future hydrogen (H2) production. Most petrochemical production requires “syngas,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Canada’s Prime Minister should have deep respect for the country’s citizens
By Letter to the Editor on March 3rd, 2022
Dear editor, A few years ago in what seems like a far away land, Canada hosted the World Hockey Championships. Prime Minister Stephen Harper attended the championship game between Canada and Russia. It was great to see the Prime Minister in attendance in support of Canada’s team. Prime Minister Harper sat in general seating beside ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Sadly, the Emergencies Act was clearly justified
By Letter to the Editor on March 3rd, 2022
Dear editor, From any perspective, right, left, or anywhere between, it should be clear that it was the duty of the federal government of Canada to intervene in the recent chaos on the streets of Ottawa. The only area for debate on this issue is whether the feds should have waited three weeks. Clearly the ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: History is repeating itself before our eyes
By Letter to the Editor on March 2nd, 2022
Dear editor, The Russian invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign nation, without provocation has the professional analysts writing overtime. The numerous opinions are varied and diverse, which is to be expected. These personal comments are uncomplicated and with reason. This aggression is mainly President Vladimir Putin’s endeavour to fulfil his delusions of grandeur to be the ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Premier Kenney’s expertise
By Letter to the Editor on March 2nd, 2022
Dear editor, In 1997, Kenney was elected to the House of Commons. He served prominent roles in the Shadow Cabinet, such as deputy house leader for the Official Opposition, critic for Canada-United States relations, critic for national revenue and critic for finance. He has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada, minister ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: It’s time for wholesale political change in Alberta, folks
By Letter to the Editor on March 2nd, 2022
Dear editor, Kenney and Toews must be spending too much time in the Sky Palace and are suffering from oxygen deprivation. The rise in oil prices was caused by Putin invading Ukraine and caused an oil shortage. Even so, crowing about balancing the budget is merely a deflection from the fact Alberta is $18 billion ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Staff that goes the extra mile
By Letter to the Editor on February 25th, 2022
Dear editor, I am very pleased to be able to write this message. My entire family has been purchasing our grocery supplies from Co-op for many years and the staff is very considerate as well as courteous to all customers. We truly enjoy the beautiful flower arrangement display. Thank you to the person in charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: We all agreed to make the government the boss
By Letter to the Editor on February 23rd, 2022
Dear editor, Most parents have heard their child tell them “that you are not the boss of me.” However the parents are the boss. As it is with the truckers’ protest. In Canada the government is the boss of all of us. This is because the people in government were elected by us and given ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Another Trudeau at the helm
By Letter to the Editor on February 23rd, 2022
Dear editor, I don’t know whether it’s co-incidence, divine intervention or whatever… I am old enough to remember a Mr. Pierre Trudeau, then the Prime Minister, invoking what I think was the War Measures Act; possibly not exactly that particular Act. The crisis then was the F.L.Q., the October 1970 crisis (surely everybody in my ... Read More »
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