Opinion

In reference to Ken Allred's column ("The West wants out," Aug. 12 Gazette ), it is readily apparent that he has a myopic view of Canadian Federalism.

"It literally breaks my heart to think about how many malnourished children, abused women, unemployed men, ill citizens, lonely seniors and isolated minorities could have been helped by some of this money"

"We witnessed a horrific accident of a man who ran the stop sign and T-boned a lady with three kids."

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"Are they completely out of the woods? Probably not. But sounds like they’ve done a great job maintaining the integrity of social structures and are focusing on protecting the most vulnerable as they move forward."

"Having this new and modern medical centre is an asset to St. Albert as it has also brought multiple new small businesses and employers."

"Clearly the government has abandoned a previous plan of increasing the number of test sites and laboratory capacity to cover demand."

"We need to provide kids with spaces in nature where they can spread their wings and try something on their own."

"So thinking statistically that COVID-19 might not happen to you because you know you are healthy may give you a false sense of security."

"The reason for this letter is to try to find my hero and let him know that in order to return the compressor I have left it at Tim Horton’s where all this took place."