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Shock, disappointment, uncertainty an understatement

Shock, disappointment, uncertainty an understatement

In three words: disappointed, shocked and uncertain … that is how we would describe our reaction to council's decision to give third and final reading/approval to its new Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on July 18 despite its stated intention of con
Premier urged to call independent review of pipeline safety

Premier urged to call independent review of pipeline safety

Dear Premier Redford,The recent series of major pipeline spills in the province has raised serious concerns for all Albertans about the integrity and oversight of the more than 300,000 kilometres of oil and gas pipelines that criss-cross the province
Health consultations could be worthwhile

Health consultations could be worthwhile

Recently announced plans by the Redford Tories to tour the province this summer in an effort to gather public input into the future of the health-care system have the potential to be a very worthwhile undertaking.
Alcohol driving rule must be monitored

Alcohol driving rule must be monitored

While most, if not all, law-abiding Albertans are probably in favour of more being done to reduce drunk driving in the province – and the injuries and deaths that go along with it – whether new alcohol limits coming into effect September 1 are the an
Council's actions on MDP consultation commendable

Council's actions on MDP consultation commendable

Having had issues with the sequence of and contradictions in the governing documents during the previous council's tenure, we would like to thank all of our Mountain View County councillors for their efforts to actively seek out and, more importantly
Disgusted by Conservative MPs' behaviour

Disgusted by Conservative MPs' behaviour

I watched the debate on television last week as MPs sat late so the Conservatives could push through Bill C-39, Restoring Rail Service Act.
A few facts hidden in the wastewater

A few facts hidden in the wastewater

Re: $24M tender awarded for Bowden-Olds water lines by Victoria Paterson, June 5.A few facts for Mr. Withage: The three parcels north of Olds you have been talking about have a name on them; they are owned by the Hamels.
County response unfairly aimed to discredit Netook developers

County response unfairly aimed to discredit Netook developers

Re: Netook projections ‘not realistic' and Council pushes for infiltration remedy by John Gleeson, May 29.
Alberta taxpayers demand value for money

Alberta taxpayers demand value for money

The Redford government has announced plans to open a new office in Ottawa it says will promote the province's interests while at the same time increasing opportunities for cooperation with the Harper Tories.
Wild horses need our protection

Wild horses need our protection

The beautiful wild horses of Alberta need your voice.A letter from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development dated Oct. 18, 2007 stated that there are 200 to 300 wild horses in the province.
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