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Wanted: A mayor with experience

Wanted: A mayor with experience

Dear editor, I have been watching the mayoral race with interest these last few weeks and it really does seem to come down to one person with experience, integrity and a track record of getting things done, and a number of people with no true municip
City should find someone else to negotiate with firefighters

City should find someone else to negotiate with firefighters

Re: “Some candidates need to spend more time learning the facts,” Opinion Column, Oct. 1 Dear editor, Mr. Keen, as a candidate for alderman, I have done my homework as far as the 2011 City budget and the proposed 12 per cent tax increase.
Make sure to take part in The Great Canadian Fire Drill

Make sure to take part in The Great Canadian Fire Drill

Dear editor, As Alberta’s representative to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, I am proud to acknowledge the efforts of fire departments and elementary schools across the province during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3-9.
Beware of candidates promising tax cuts

Beware of candidates promising tax cuts

Dear editor, Tax cuts are cheap publicity, they are easy to explain to voters and they are completely short sighted. What you should look for instead is sound fiscal management. Let’s look at the big picture.
Crossfield senior expresses thanks to 'Angels'

Crossfield senior expresses thanks to 'Angels'

Dear editor, One day I found myself stranded in a car that could go no further. I had forgotten my cell phone and was pondering my next move when a woman pulled up ahead of me and stopped.
Local charity touches the heart of homeless boy

Local charity touches the heart of homeless boy

Dear editor, I wanted to share this wonderful story that truly captures the work that the folks do each and everyday, through Stephen’s Backpacks Society. Bless you.
Make sure to take part in The Great Canadian Fire Drill

Make sure to take part in The Great Canadian Fire Drill

Dear editor, As Alberta's representative to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, I am proud to acknowledge the efforts of fire departments and elementary schools across the province during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3-9.
County has the wrong priorities with recreation spending freeze

County has the wrong priorities with recreation spending freeze

Dear editor, A strong and well-financed recreation centre is critical for both the social well-being and health of any rural community. The Springbank Park for All Seasons is no exception.
County more concerned with business than citizens

County more concerned with business than citizens

Dear editor, There have been about 30 speakers at each of the Reeve’s Task Force meetings held so far. Each speaker began by stating his or her name and how long they have lived in Rocky View. My wife and I have lived in the County for 25 years.
The effects of young offenders

The effects of young offenders

Dear editor, You have to wonder if a person who commits a crime thinks about the consequences that could happen as a result of that crime. Whether the crime they commit is a major one, as in murder, or minor as in petty theft.
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