Opinion

"If 'a mask mandate is no different from requirements to wear seatbelts or bike helmets,' how can there be exceptions?"

"The exponential growth of an educated middle class and the depth of state-owned debt have combined to raise huge political, educational and regional economic challenges."

"I need to make it difficult for that virus to take hold, and in humour there is magic, to making stress unfold."

"Since there has been no provincial contribution to the operation of Riverlot 56, the delisting of the natural area will have no savings impact on the provincial budget."

"We simply cannot afford COVID flareups in schools."

"Presently, I do believe our leadership is trying very hard to promote our health and safety based on what evidence has been presented to them – not easy choices. Health and safety is critical in a pandemic."

"The city is doing their due diligence, so the rest is up to us residents of St. Albert and parents of school kids – the lesson starts at home."

"Surely any rational observer, if awake and alert, would conclude that the English have won the language battle."

I was disappointed in reading the commentary, "The West wants out," in the Aug. 12 edition of the Gazette.

"You can help provide a refuge for birds in your own yard."