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New Morinville town council up to the tasks ahead

New Morinville town council up to the tasks ahead

Congratulations to “The New Magnificent Seven,” winners of our latest Morinville civic election.
Election coverage helped citizens evaluate candidates

Election coverage helped citizens evaluate candidates

The Gazette should be proud of its coverage of the candidates in the recent municipal election and their positions on the many quality questions/issues posed to them over the several weeks of print coverage. I'm sure that the citizens of St.
St. Albert should guard against becoming a smug community

St. Albert should guard against becoming a smug community

Thanks in large part to the parks department, St. Albert is a very attractive place, physically. Money spent on trees and plants is a good idea from the perspective of aesthetics and the environment, with equal benefits for all.
Democracy means respecting citizens' votes

Democracy means respecting citizens' votes

Democracy: It's when 42.9% of the eligible voters come out to vote. Democracy: It's when 49.9% of those citizens' votes are enough to elect a new mayor. Democracy: When the newly elected mayor and council respect the voice of 61.
Classroom is for curriculum, not political doctrine

Classroom is for curriculum, not political doctrine

I read with interest Mr. Matt Diederichs’ letter to the editor (Gazette, Oct. 18) describing MP Michael Cooper’s mailout (re Omar Khadr) as “hate mail” and “right wing views.” I gather Mr.
Supporting Cooper's view

Supporting Cooper's view

With all due respect for teacher, Matt Diederichs ( Gazette , Oct. 18) and his Grade 9 class, I personally empathize with MP Michael Cooper’s view. All politics aside, as a pensioner I find the amount of the funds paid to Omar Khadr obscene.
Mayor Nolan Crouse writes farewell letter

Mayor Nolan Crouse writes farewell letter

With my most heartfelt thoughts, I express thanks to so many.
County election was fair and square

County election was fair and square

Talk about sour grapes ( Gazette , Oct. 18). Sturgeon County election was fair and square. People in the county wanted change and got it. SUREAL (Sturgeon United Residents for Effective Accountable Leadership ) had nothing to do with it.
Grandin construction frustrating for residents

Grandin construction frustrating for residents

Many residents on Grandin Road are frustrated with the snail-like progress with the construction on Grandin Road. Is it acceptable to leave residents without access to their driveways for over two months? The City of St.
Thanking Mayor Crouse for his positive legacy

Thanking Mayor Crouse for his positive legacy

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Mayor Nolan Crouse for your service to our city. Over the past three terms, I feel you have given everything you possibly could to your position.
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