Letters to the Editor
Law on Medical Assistance in Dying called stupid, insane
By Letter to the Editor on November 14th, 2018
No government has any business interfering in one’s choice of life or death. If they must be involved, then it is to provide counsel, help and support in an attempt to talk one into staying alive. But the final decision to live or die is the sole judgement of the patient in question. And please, ... Read More »
1 responseMoney worth more to U.S. politicians than human life
By Letter to the Editor on November 12th, 2018
I have written an article on the subject on horrendous civilian shootings before, but it bears repeating given last week’s episode in California. Another needless loss of life of innocent beings out for an evening of entertainment. Donald Trump’s suggestion of stationing armed guards in religious institutions (a good guy with a gun can stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We should value and protect Saamis historical site
By Letter to the Editor on November 12th, 2018
I understand that the city is planning to demolish and replace Finlay Bridge with a new concrete structure that will be higher and wider. The approaches will need additional space, so the east wall of St. Patrick’s church will have to be cut back and in Riverside Veterans Memorial Park, the cenotaph will be moved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP infringing on freedom of expression
By Letter to the Editor on November 8th, 2018
On or about Oct. 17, 2018 three applicants initiated a constitutional challenge in which they allege that Ottawa mayor Jim Watson has violated their freedom of expression by blocking them on his Twitter account. The lawyer for the plaintiffs sought a court order last month declaring the mayor had infringed on his clients’ constitutional right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scientists coming closer to non-life creation
By Letter to the Editor on November 7th, 2018
Re: “Creating life? Credit should go to a higher power,” Oct. 23 1) Scientists thought the sun was the centre of the galaxy: It was the church that was certain that the earth was the centre of the universe but scientists who discovered this to be incorrect. Also, it was the church that denied it, ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta education system not performing well at all
By Letter to the Editor on November 7th, 2018
Alberta Education’s most recent assessment of Alberta students is: “Overall, the education system is continuing to perform well. Seventeen performance measure targets were either exceeded or achieved. Provincial survey results indicate strong agreement that students (85 per cent) and self-identified First Nations, Métis and Inuit students are engaged in their learning at school (80 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticked off about anonymous sniping
By Letter to the Editor on November 6th, 2018
Are you tickled pink or ticked off? I’m both today, and here’s why. I’m tickled pink the comments page is read by so many. It is good to listen to others, especially when the heart guides the hand that writes the words. It gives us the measure of the person writing. I’m ticked off at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area golf courses create beautiful landscape, greenery
By Letter to the Editor on November 2nd, 2018
As I read lately of the possible loss of the golf course in Redcliff (and of others, in other places), I find myself saddened by these events. Not knowing any of the background of the current situation, I would like to point out a few of the thoughts I have been having. When one looks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Column on vaccines ‘irresponsible drivel’
By Letter to the Editor on November 1st, 2018
Re: “What you may not know about vaccines,” Oct. 29 I simply cannot imagine how anyone could claim to be source of “news” and then print the irresponsible drivel doled out by Ken Walker, hiding behind the name Gifford Jones. Walker’s uninformed views would disqualify him from offering expert testimony on vaccines. He is not ... Read More »
1 responseSky is the limit for how much gov’t can take out of our pockets
By Letter to the Editor on October 31st, 2018
Re: “Wage hike hasn’t caused sky to fall,” Oct. 24 My learned friend Bruce Symington says wage hikes haven’t caused the sky to fall. Well, that depends on whose sky he is speaking of! Mathematically speaking, my friend does not acknowledge the resulting increases in income taxes, EI and CPP contributions to not just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!War Amps marking 100th anniversary
By Letter to the Editor on October 31st, 2018
As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality. They then welcomed the next generation of amputee veterans following ... Read More »
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