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Council spending priorities poorly thought out

Council spending priorities poorly thought out

Of course council approves and pays for yellow asparagus spears by city hall but reduces funding for non-profits that provide humanitarian services. Um, no-brainer. Council's thinking and priorities are off in la-la land again.
Many ways to address problem of overt racism

Many ways to address problem of overt racism

I was surprised when I read the “commentary” by Brian McLeod regarding racism ( St. Albert Gazette , Nov. 10). He might also have mentioned the other MLA, Marie Renaud, instead of simply referring to “our elected NDP MLA Trevor Horne.
City needs to stop talking and start acting on road improvements

City needs to stop talking and start acting on road improvements

Re: “Draft city dollars for roads; Proposed 2019 budget aims to address intersection with high rate of collisions” ( St. Albert Gazette , Oct. 31).
Balancing Alberta’s budget not as simple as UCP’s Kenney claims

Balancing Alberta’s budget not as simple as UCP’s Kenney claims

I had to respond after reading Tony Gull’s letter ( St. Albert Gazette , Your Views, Oct. 31). Blaming the NDP for the debt is ignoring one important fact. Ralph Klein's government slashed taxes and replaced them with windfall oil and gas revenues.
Changes to recycling program a real disappointment

Changes to recycling program a real disappointment

My family and myself are truly disappointed in the new changes to the blue bag recycling program ... it makes NO SENSE at all that we now have to throw the plastic clamshell containers, plastic bags and glass jars etc.
Let us never forget soldiers who fought for freedoms

Let us never forget soldiers who fought for freedoms

This year, it is one hundred years since World War I ended. I want to give my full attention to this day and honour it with the greatest respect.
Ejection from anti-racism talk an example of intolerance

Ejection from anti-racism talk an example of intolerance

We should all be concerned with the ever-increasing examples of extremism and polarization of people against others who don’t agree with their views. In the latest example published in the Gazette on Nov.
NDP not to blame for Alberta’s financial ‘mess’

NDP not to blame for Alberta’s financial ‘mess’

I must confess Mr. Gull’s letter in the Wednesday paper ( St. Albert Gazette , Your Views, Oct. 31) really gave me a fright. Not because it was on Halloween, but because folks like Mr.
Let's recognize the real heroes

Let's recognize the real heroes

As we approach Remembrance Day, and having recently watched the epic film The Longest Day, I couldn't help but recognize the disservice the media does with regard to the word "heroes" vis-a-vis "idols.
Please slow down in school zones

Please slow down in school zones

To the gentleman with whom I had the pleasure of sharing an exchange on Tuesday, Oct.
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