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Wrench Eisler letter was offensive

Wrench Eisler letter was offensive

While it is usually amusing to watch Doris Wrench Eisler ( Gazette , March 7) spout off about Catholicism – inasmuch as it is amusing to see any ignorant person spout off with grave certainty all the things they believe in their ignorance – her lates
Sugar taxes are ineffective

Sugar taxes are ineffective

St. Albert’s city council recently ( Gazette , Feb. 10) voted to urge the federal government to introduce a new tax on “sugar-sweetened beverages” (pop) to help curb obesity.
Mother's Day is more important than International Women's Day

Mother's Day is more important than International Women's Day

As I scanned though the Gazette the other day on International Women's Day, I was some what dismayed. On almost every page was recognition of a career woman.
Morinville memorial project should not be funded by town taxpayers

Morinville memorial project should not be funded by town taxpayers

To preface my letter, I wish to state that I was a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces for 34 ½ years and that I was honorably medically retired in March of 2013.
City walking trails littered with dog feces

City walking trails littered with dog feces

Why is there so much dog poop on our beautiful walking trails in St. Albert? I was out for a walk on a beautiful winter morning last week after walking the kids to school.
Consider cheaper options to replace the BLESS platform

Consider cheaper options to replace the BLESS platform

The estimated costs of replacing the BLESS platform are ridiculous. Far cheaper options are available that would meet the needs of the community and even improve the Big Lake experience.
NDP has earned my vote and gratitude

NDP has earned my vote and gratitude

About a decade ago, toxic financial assets, due to U.S. banking deregulation, dragged the world into recession. Unemployment spiked, investment vanished, and governments did what they could to absorb the shock.
Franchise fee seems like an extra tax on electricity use

Franchise fee seems like an extra tax on electricity use

I am trying to figure out who Councillor Wes Brodhead is championing with his support of a new electric usage franchise fee ( Gazette , Feb. 23).
APUPIL does not represent a broad spectrum of parents

APUPIL does not represent a broad spectrum of parents

I was almost swayed by Luke Fevin's attempt, in his ( Gazette , Feb. 10) letter, to portray himself and his Facebook advocacy group as an unbiased commentator on the issue of the Pregnancy Care Centre delivering content in a St. Albert public school.
A strong argument against franchise fees

A strong argument against franchise fees

Bravo Dana Popadynetz, I really appreciated your letter ( Gazette , Feb. 28).
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