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School funding restoration a good first move

School funding restoration a good first move

Newly minted Premier Alison Redford's decision to restore more than $100 million in education funding to Alberta school is welcome news for parents and students.
Netook Crossing is vital part of county's future

Netook Crossing is vital part of county's future

Residents of Mountain View County ... Council is currently in the midst of an incredibly important process, which has the potential to impact all taxpayers in the long run.
If you can read this letter, read the recycling bin directions

If you can read this letter, read the recycling bin directions

To the people ñ and you know who you are ñ the recycling bins at the Eagle Hill Community are only for what it says on the dumpsters. Not garbage. But maybe you cannot read, so you won't be able to read this write-up.
Irate over busing fee process

Irate over busing fee process

In regards to the Oct. 4 article ìChinook's Edge streamlines fees for urban school bus usersî by Patrick Teskey, I am very excited that the $330 was dropped to $110. What I am not impressed on is what it took to get there.
Redford cabinet interesting but worrisome

Redford cabinet interesting but worrisome

When Alison Redford announced her new cabinet last week she was flanked for the photo shoot by a number of newcomers in the background and front and centre by long-time ministers Doug Horner, Ted Morton and Dave Hancock.
Premier Redford should get down to business

Premier Redford should get down to business

A recently released public opinion poll showing Premier Alison Redford and the ruling Progressive Conservatives far ahead of their political rivals in terms of popular support could be taken as a sign that Albertans are completely pleased with way th
Shocking tobacco labels latest in tough battle

Shocking tobacco labels latest in tough battle

The Harper government has announced that tobacco product labelling in Canada will soon become far more graphic and far more shocking in an effort to deter people from smoking and chewing.
Will new premier include Albertans in the conversation?

Will new premier include Albertans in the conversation?

For nearly a decade the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and AltaLink LLP have gone to great lengths to keep the public out of the conversation about the need for new transmission lines in Alberta.
Shocking tobacco labels latest in tough battle

Shocking tobacco labels latest in tough battle

The Harper government has announced that tobacco product labelling in Canada will soon become far more graphic and far more shocking in an effort to deter people from smoking and chewing.
Anti-development stance will hold county back

Anti-development stance will hold county back

Re: Council taking wise second look at Netook (Lloyd Quantz letter, Sept. 20).I am not entirely in agreement with Lloyd Quantz's views about the Netook saga and a few of his other theories.
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