Opinion

"We have to be careful because one kid could get sick, but who is making sure we all don't get sick?"

"This is a municipal election year, and it is hoped candidates with business experience will put their names forward and voters will take the time to become informed, so qualified candidates are elected."

"Programs such as HERA also boost our local economy. Edmonton’s previous program resulted in more than $15 million in economic activity. Such programs also enhance our wellbeing through a sense of ecological empowerment, comfort in our homes, and financial savings reaped."

"I don’t think it is a stretch to assume The Gazette is not particularly popular with our elected officials over their commitment to keep the MEC and its predecessor, the municipal utility corporation, in the spotlight. Too bad. That is the job of a free press and what makes it so valuable."

"Taxpayers and council need accurate information on the project, provided publicly, with full transparency and without requiring residents to seek it through access-to-information law, to make the right decisions."

"I hope your ill-gotten gains give you no pleasure."

"I hope the provincial government is ashamed of themselves over their recent decision."

"... get rid of this self-serving mayor and her council."

"Putting the taxpayer in jeopardy by taking the fall financially if this does not pan out is fiscally irresponsible."

"The Alberta legislature has no right to unilaterally change federal constitutional arrangements."