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Have a spotter when using a ladder

Have a spotter when using a ladder

On Wednesday, Nov 16, I was hanging Christmas lights using a 12-foot ladder. The ladder tipped and I landed on top of it, breaking my wrist. Within moments, neighbours Laura and Brian were there to assist, while a woman walking her dog called 911.
Stop the dog barking

Stop the dog barking

I'm sending out an urgent plea to whoever owns a dog that has been barking day and night in the Woodlands/Parkwood area. I believe that the barking is coming from this general area as I live in Parkwood.
Electoral reform does not require a referendum

Electoral reform does not require a referendum

In a recent column (Gazette, Nov. 23) Ken Allred wrote an opinion piece about the absolute necessity of holding a referendum before meaningful electoral reform can take place.
Photo radar is right period

Photo radar is right … period

While spending the morning in traffic court I was startled by the Crown prosecutor’s own admission “that nobody ever wins a photo radar case in St. Albert.” This was disturbing to me.
Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help

The Community Refugee Committee of St Albert (CSCRA) wishes to thank the generous members of the public who attended our successful fundraiser, “We’ve Got Talent” on Nov. 15.
Electoral reform necessary to reflect will of voters

Electoral reform necessary to reflect will of voters

As a St. Albertan born-and-raised, I am writing to express strong support for electoral reform. This is the most important issue in this election cycle, and one I've been waiting on for decades.
Pedestrians must be visible at night

Pedestrians must be visible at night

I am concerned about people walking at night and not being visible to motorists. There has been two nights recently in Grandin that I could have hit a woman because she was wearing a black coat, black hat, black clothing and walking her black dog.
Nelson wrong on environmental movement

Nelson wrong on environmental movement

When I wrote regular columns for the Gazette, the editor judged them on the number of letters, pro or con, that they attracted. Based on that, Chris Nelson will be a huge success, and I gather his will be a monthly effort. His Nov.
Library a storage for old books

Library a storage for old books

I like libraries, especially old ones that have an aura of peace, tranquility and dedication to and respect for knowledge. But that type of edifice hasn't been built in the last fifty years.
Energy efficiency efforts miss the mark

Energy efficiency efforts miss the mark

This email is in response to the carbon tax rebates delivered by Environment Minister Shannon Phillips and Energy Efficiency Alberta chair David Dodge. I am responding on these issues for my associates and me. Ms. Phillips and Mr.
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