Your Views

Your editorial ( Gazette , Jan. 13) on raising the minimum wage, "Tough Times", was full of misleading statements and very selective information.

I must commend Ms. Dawne Fowler ( Gazette , Jan. 13) "Day program for seniors wanted." I hope that her effort is not too difficult. In the 1980s I was the only person employed at the St. Albert Seniors Club.

I have learned over the years that self-interest is a strong motivating factor for mobilizing people into action, and such is the case for the Braeside-centric Friends of the St. Albert River Valley.

In reference to a letter (Gazette, Oct. 7) where a resident complained of “disrespectful, unlawful, and irresponsible” teenagers parking at Fountain Park Pool, I would like to respond as a graduate of Paul Kane school.

To the people living on Akins Drive: I must commend you on what appears to be a collaborated, strategic planning by way of parking your cars on the street to make it as difficult as possible for parents and grandparents to pick up our children from E

Ken Allred’s commentary “Help me Understand” ( Gazette , Jan. 6) deserves a response – not only in the form of a letter, but also some soul-searching by all of us.

I write about Mr. Brian McLeod’s comments (Gazette, Jan. 3) titled “Resolve to Think Clearly in 2018.” His aim was to “… give you the benefit of my wisdom and strongly recommend a resolution most of you need to embrace.

Why on earth is St.

I wish to encourage St. Albert residents to make contact with elected representatives to ensure that environmental impact assessment laws are produced that will contribute to stronger communities and a healthier environment.

Kudos to the City of St. Albert for its ecologically sound water conservation bylaw (Water conservation law begins Jan. 1: (Gazette Dec. 23, 2017; page 9).