Letters to the Editor
Banishment of Jewish people in Britain did take place, but it’s over now
By Letter to the Editor on November 28th, 2018
Re: “Jewish people still in England,” Nov. 26 It was possibly more of an “assumption.” I should have known, I suppose, the old saying that if one breaks “assume” into three syllables, like in ass-u-me … well, what can I say. I wrongly “assumed” that most folks would know that the Jewish people would eventually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why is David Eggen waiting on his GSA edict?
By Letter to the Editor on November 28th, 2018
Education Minister David Eggen has neither the political will, political support of the National Democratic … oops, New Democrats, nor the internal fortitude to follow through on his threat to defund Christian schools with the audacity to defy his gay-straight alliances edict. If he did indeed have the support of those around him, why is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. not only country to push back on migration
By Letter to the Editor on November 28th, 2018
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. is leading the charge in pushing back against the U.N.’s migration agenda — a move that is picking up support from other countries and giving political cover to those seeking to join them. The Trump administration announced last December that it would withdraw from the U.N.’s Global Migration Compact, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA’s numbers not offering ‘the whole truth’
By Letter to the Editor on November 26th, 2018
Re: This economy needs a new mechanic, Drew Barnes MLA Report Nov. 16 In Alberta courts, a witness is required to swear an oath to the effect that “You swear that the evidence you give as touching the matters in question in this action or matter shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing ... Read More »
2 responsesNegative reaction should have been expected
By Letter to the Editor on November 26th, 2018
I believe the city could have dispelled a lot of concern on the part of residents of the Connaught area if the proposed change of zoning in the open parcel of land that’s causing such a ruckus had included some definitive limits to what would be allowed. Some points to ponder: 1) Connaught is an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Squeamishness no reason to ignore world aid for sanitation
By Letter to the Editor on November 26th, 2018
Everybody poops; a universal human reality. But almost a billion people have no choice but to do so in the open, in fields and streets. Aside from the lack of dignity, this places women at risk of violence as they seek the cover of darkness alone. Such lack of sanitation also leads to widespread contamination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewish people still in England
By Letter to the Editor on November 26th, 2018
Re: ‘Examining the historical ‘ugliness’ of racial hatred,” Nov. 19 The column included the sentence: “Britain actually expelled the long suffering jewish people from at least England some time ago.” What? I was in England this past summer, quite sure that one or two of the folk I met were Jewish. Either this article was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some more equal than others in Trudeau land
By Letter to the Editor on November 24th, 2018
Well ain’t that just great! Justin Trudeau gives his business buddies 16 billion big ones, yet the disillusioned federal front line workers are still waiting to be paid properly. It has become so bad that prospective new employees are walking away, afraid they will not get paid. Trudeau has also told the military veterans and ... Read More »
1 responseBarnes quick with complaints, slow with solutions
By Letter to the Editor on November 23rd, 2018
Re: “This economy needs a new mechanic,” Nov. 21. How wonderful Mr. Barnes believes that he can clear up all the red tape regarding the Trans Mountain and Keystone pipelines. His article indicates that he has power to overrule an American judge. Maybe he doesn’t realize that Canada has no control over judges in foreign ... Read More »
4 responsesPrimrose: Quality of life should be priority
By Letter to the Editor on November 22nd, 2018
The city has made a ridiculous proposal to change the park/greenspace on the east side of Primrose and College Drive to medium density housing (i.e. more row houses or a condo development). At the Municipal Planning Commission meeting, Nov. 14, some ‘deaf ears’ prevailed and area citizens were told that we just need to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asking some carbon tax advice
By Letter to the Editor on November 21st, 2018
Dear Premier Notley and Prime Minister Trudeau, I am writing to ask for your advice. I have followed your campaigns and victories in the last elections and have been particularly intrigued with your plan to combat climate change via a carbon tax. I recalled seeing that idea being promoted previously in another country and thanks ... Read More »
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