Opinion

The recent tragic death of Amanda Todd – a B.C.

It is now evident to even the most optimistic observers that the world economy is moving back into a recession that could result in another financial meltdown.

If town council never before heard Peter Finch's immortal words, “I'm mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore” from the Academy-award winning movie Network, then they sure know them now. Council heard them loud and clear on Oct.

Re: Letter to the editor “Exotic dancers are legal entertainment”, on page 6 of the October 9 issue of the Olds Albertan.

Fall is finally here. The summer camper is stored for the winter. The children are back in school, and council is once again reviewing its yearly budgeting process. This fall our community is also having a byelection.

It was about 3 p.m. last Friday when my cat Spyryt approached our family dog Lady who was lying in her bed. Spyryt snuggled up beside her, much like he did as a kitten a decade earlier. But last Friday was different.

Canadian police, who certainly have enough to worry about dealing with homegrown criminals, shouldn't also have to be spending their time and resources chasing after foreign criminals who set up shop in Alberta and other provinces.

For many commentators across the country Justin Trudeau's official entry in the Liberal leadership campaign was one that lacked substance. Sure, they noted, he has the legendary name. He is young. He is charismatic.

Re: “Legion's ad was just plain alarming” letter to the editor published on page 6 of the Oct. 2 issue of the Olds Albertan.

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