Opinion

Re: ìCouncillors pan policy of free dust control for someî by John Gleeson (Jan. 18).It's good to see that council will probably be trashing the free dust control program, in its budget deliberations.

With a federal election becoming more and more likely in 2011, the Harper Tories have launched a series of attack ads aimed at the leadership of the Liberals and NDP.

Our objective is to bring to the attention of your readers a very worthwhile cause Royal Canadian Legion branches throughout Alta-NWT Command are actively supporting, namely the ìBuilding Bridges, The Outward Bound Veterans Program.

Re: Bar and restaurant owners blast Bill 26 by Jennifer Isaac, Dec. 20.When a similar drinking and driving bill was introduced in B.C., published statistics show that deaths as a result of impaired or drunk driving were reduced by 40 per cent.

Editorial 1-3-11 Health changes would first need clear public mandate Although Premier Alison Redford continues to hold a large lead over her opposition party rivals, at least according to recent polls, it would be a mistake for the new Alberta leade

It was inevitable the City of Red Deer would move to bring planning services under its own roof at City Hall.

The 2010 civic election is still more than four months away but residents in the City and in Red Deer County have already been put on notice that big changes are in the wind. In the County, Mayor Earl Kinsella has announced his retirement.

I was intrigued by a May 26 Letter to the Editor in the Express from Annette Gray complaining about the cost of a load of gravel and praising the prosperity gravel brings. Yes, our society is built on gravel.

The fallout of the May long weekend continues with reports that youth were once again partying too hard and making one fine mess in wilderness areas in and around Rocky Mountain campgrounds.

Last week the provincial government sent out a press release announcing five Albertans and three organizations have been honoured for their exceptional volunteer service to seniors. None of those honoured were from Red Deer.