Opinion

If you live in Innisfail, Olds, Bowden, Didsbury or Carstairs there's a good chance the newspaper you're reading was delivered by a carrier. Carriers are a dedicated lot. They're responsible and, in most cases, very reliable.

I wanted to take a moment to highlight that in your coverage of schools in Olds in the Sept. 26 edition of the Olds Albertan, you mistakenly forgot to include our school.

In 2010, I thought it would be interesting to find out how our town ticked from the inside and threw my name in the ring for this job they call councillor. I thought I knew what I was getting into and was looking forward to learning more.

It's only fair to give credit where credit is due.

To all who my path has crossed over my 27 years in municipal government, either as an employee of the Town of Olds or elected mayor: "cheers.

I feel there are several reasons why the automated garbage service will not be a benefit to the citizens of Innisfail. Take a drive around town and see how well people keep up their front yards now.

Despite a potentially significant increase to the cost of deploying municipally owned broadband Internet infrastructure in Sundre, the possibility of creating a lasting legacy that will generate revenue for generations to come cannot be understated.

Moving the historic Sinclair House to Innisfail is not just to honour the family. The heritage home must be preserved and be a symbol for all the pioneer homesteaders in this region.

I am a very concerned member of this area and when I hear of a long-term prominent doctor who has been my doctor for many years being denied hospital privileges, it worries me. Dr.