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An alternative to Tories

An alternative to Tories

Re: “Critics argue legislation threatens property rights” Jan. 21. Dear editor, The Stelmach Tories have new laws that allow draconian land grabs from Albertans.
An alternative to Tories

An alternative to Tories

Dear editor, The Stelmach Tories have new laws that allow draconian land grabs from Albertans. It is good to see people turning out at meetings around the province and writing letters to protest this threat.
Wealth disparity bad news for democracy

Wealth disparity bad news for democracy

Dear editor, A recent study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that Canada’s best-paid 100 CEOs breezed through the worst of the recession with earnings 155 times higher than the average Canadian income earner.
Good job, City road crews

Good job, City road crews

Dear editor, The snow clearing efforts of the City maintenance crews during and after the Jan. 8-9 blizzard are to be commended. Thank you for a job well done. Roy MacKenzie, Airdrie
Teens shouldn't have to deal with theft

Teens shouldn't have to deal with theft

Dear editor, My daughter had her iPod stolen during gym class at George McDougall High School, Jan. 13. It’s a real shame we live in such a society where we can no longer trust one another, even at 14 years old.
The F-35 stealth fighters and Eisenhower's final warning

The F-35 stealth fighters and Eisenhower's final warning

Dear editor, Fifty years ago this week, on Jan. 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American people about the growing power of “the military-industrial complex.
Lies, damn lies and statistics

Lies, damn lies and statistics

Re: “City attracts young families, compounding school crisis; Census” Jan.
Economic crisis required extraordinary measures

Economic crisis required extraordinary measures

Re: “Why provide input when the government doesn’t live up to its promises” opinion column, Jan. 14, Dear editor, I think it’s regrettable that a newspaper would imply that people should not contact their MP with their ideas for the federal budget.
Economic crisis required extraordinary measures

Economic crisis required extraordinary measures

Re: “Why provide input when the government doesn’t live up to its promises” opinion column, Jan. 18 Dear editor, I think it’s regrettable that a newspaper would imply that people should not contact their MP with their ideas for the federal budget.
The F-35 stealth fighters and Eisenhower's final warning

The F-35 stealth fighters and Eisenhower's final warning

Dear editor, Fifty years ago this week, on Jan. 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American people about the growing power of “the military-industrial complex.
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