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Gazette editorial was hypocritical

Gazette editorial was hypocritical

I can’t let Saturday’s editorial go by without calling out the editorial board for its hypocrisy ( St. Albert Gazette , Our View, Feb. 9).
The compass was lost a long time ago

The compass was lost a long time ago

True North, is it? The letter to the editor entitled “Time for a compass check” by Wilf Borgstede is an example of the power of propaganda: Say something often enough and it virtually becomes true – or as good as. ( St.
Unnecessary packaging waste has gotten out of hand

Unnecessary packaging waste has gotten out of hand

I refer to various columns/letters in the Gazette over the last couple of weeks regarding St. Albert’s recycling program, and also the global situation regarding waste management, since this is not, as some seem to think, purely a local issue.
St. Albert is an amazing community

St. Albert is an amazing community

I just want to share what an amazing community our family lives in. In December 2018, our family welcomed 19-year-old Brian Siara to St. Albert from a rural Maasai tribe outside Nairobi. Brian has been overjoyed to enjoy the many amenities of St.
Heckling MP Cooper needs to explain himself

Heckling MP Cooper needs to explain himself

Our MP, Michael Cooper, has been called out repeatedly in the House for “heckling.” He is apparently one of the three top hecklers! Is this how St. Albertans wish to be distinguished? Are we so bereft of civilized input to Parliament? Mr.
Thank you, Jason

Thank you, Jason

To Jason Cooke, PhD, thank you for your explanation on recycling ( St. Albert Gazette , Your Views, Feb. 6). It is the most lucid demonstration of reason and logic with current examples that even my own addled brain can comprehend.
Villeneuve Road closure would be a planning blunder

Villeneuve Road closure would be a planning blunder

I was hoping that our new council would see the light and reject the plan to close Villeneuve Road as that move offends good planning. This road has historically been the direct link between Villeneuve and St.
Our St. Albert experience hasn't been a good one

Our St. Albert experience hasn't been a good one

My family and I have lived in St. Albert for just a little over four years. We are from B.C. and I have to say, the few residents we have encountered have been extremely rude and obnoxious.
Time for a compass check

Time for a compass check

It seems, from following my daily diet of information overload, that those in positions of leadership in government, business and individuals generally are deciding for their own self-interest and convenience what the North Bearing Pole on their mora
Garbage truck took my trash, can and all

Garbage truck took my trash, can and all

Garbage collection day: My garbage can disappeared! Several checks around the neighbourhood reveal it is indeed gone. Call City Hall: receptionist tells me the garbage truck took it and hers, too.
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