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Don't blame bridge for your woes

Don't blame bridge for your woes

Re: ìMissing bridge delays ambulance timesî by John Gleeson, Oct. 25.I believe Ms. Bouck and Ms. Canaday should be thanking their lucky stars they are alive and doing well because of our ìfree health-careî system.
Killing firearms registry won't end of gun-control debate

Killing firearms registry won't end of gun-control debate

The Harper government's long-awaited move to do away with the long-gun registry is the latest battle in a long and hard fought political war stretching back many years.
Netook Crossing at the crossroads

Netook Crossing at the crossroads

The future of the Netook Crossing “business and residential community” planned for one mile east of Olds might well depend on the results of a fiscal impact study that's now in the works – and the reception it gets from Mountain View County council w
For pride no group should need parades

For pride no group should need parades

The federal Conservative government is making a lot of noise these days about protecting and promoting human rights, especially on how it relates to the gay and lesbian community.
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
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