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Regarding the redevelopment of south St. Anne Street

Regarding the redevelopment of south St. Anne Street

I would like to comment on the approval that Council gave at the meeting of Aug. 17, and as reported in the Aug. 19 issue of the St. Albert Gazette, to the design and construction of a “roundabout” intersection at the junction of St.
What is a political legacy?

What is a political legacy?

Looking at the whole area of St. Anne Street and Perron Street with traffic flow issues that are currently there and the installation of a roundabout. St.
Disappointment over speeding ticket

Disappointment over speeding ticket

I received a photo radar ticket, which showed that I was driving a speed of 47 km/h in what appears to be a 30-km/h zone 24/7. The street is Deerbourne.
Councillor offers explanations

Councillor offers explanations

The St. Anne Street extension story in the Wednesday Aug. 19 Gazette needs some clarification. City management spokesman Gilles Prefontaine claims that the roundabout would produce two new lots is nonsense.
'I expected more from Russell'

'I expected more from Russell'

I was shocked to hear Coun. Bob Russell referring to the farmers’ market as a “Flea Market” during this week's council. As a 15-year resident of St.
The exercise of power in a democracy

The exercise of power in a democracy

When the retention of power, political brand worship and self-serving behaviour become imbedded in the collective culture of those charged with preserving and advancing the common good, effective democratic governance is threatened and things become
'Do as I say not as I do'

'Do as I say not as I do'

The article on Coun. Russell's intent to revisit the roadway debacle between St. Anne and TachĂ© St. once again brings up the question of the mayor’s and council’s spending. It is budgeted at $4.18 million.
Swings and roundabouts

Swings and roundabouts

This week we saw City Council debate a motion to stop work on the roundabout, which is part of the St. Anne St. realignment. I sat and watched the Council proceedings on this motion.
Put a stop to criminal trade of human tissue

Put a stop to criminal trade of human tissue

Jennifer Hamilton's opinion column ("Controversy grows over Planned Parenthood", Gazette, Aug. 12) does well to at least mention the numerous "sting" videos that have been released by the Center for Medical Progress.
Praise for coaching staff

Praise for coaching staff

This past weekend we attended the Division B Regionals held at the Kinsmen pool in Edmonton. We wish to express our appreciation to the coaches of the St. Albert Sailfish for the teaching, support and encouragement given to every member of the club.
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