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Millenium Park deserves a better name

Millenium Park deserves a better name

On my frequent walks along the river I go past a small, but official-looking sign on the edge of the old river-bed not far from the railway crossing.
Kudos to city employees

Kudos to city employees

This letter is long overdue, but I've just had yet another reminder which has prompted me to write. This morning, city employees arrived in our neighbourhood to do some electrical work. They were polite, informative, and helpful.
Disgruntled by idea dog owners should pay

Disgruntled by idea dog owners should pay

In her letter (Gazette, Oct. 29), Sandra Mooney-Ellerbeck supports the proposed fence at Lacombe Lake Park and notes the opposition of dog owners. Later she suggests that the fence be paid for through an increase in dog licence fees.
Close water slide for more swimming space

Close water slide for more swimming space

If our St. Albert council is really in a ‘let’s tear down and rebuild’ mood, why not reconfigure the Servus Place pool? We all know that it is under-utilized.
Capital projects mean big tax increase

Capital projects mean big tax increase

First, council hires a company to complete a survey to determine what capital projects should be completed, and in what order. The problem was, participants were not able to select from a group of projects.
Keeping taxes low needs to be a priority

Keeping taxes low needs to be a priority

A recent Gazette article (Oct.26) stated “St. Albertans could be facing a 3.1 percent overall property tax hike next year – or more if council goes ahead with several major capital projects.
People too easily offended by costumes

People too easily offended by costumes

What is wrong with people nowadays that they are so easily intimidated and terrorized that they are now trying to prohibit people from wearing certain costumes for Halloween? The Gazette has reported that the Sturgeon School Division, as well as one
Mr. Bailey's letter confirms it all and more

Mr. Bailey's letter confirms it all and more

No one disputes the value and usefulness of the library, or the excellent work they do. But we do not need a new one. Library CEO Peter Bailey's letter (Gazette, Oct.
Plan contradicts policy

Plan contradicts policy

The City of St. Albert web page, under the Natural Environment page, boasts a great claim: “We protect, embrace and treasure our deeply-rooted connections with the natural environment through championing environmental action.
Council dysfunction disappoints reader

Council dysfunction disappoints reader

I like the proper usage of the English language and try to improve my own efforts. Thus, I shake my head at the split infinitives and dangling participles I often see in Gazette columns. However, that is nit picking.
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