Opinion

“Gloomy am I, oppressed and sad; love is not for me while the winter lasts.”

I am writing in response to the article about Rocky View council’s decision to sanction Kevin Hanson.

We've moved on to become a greener society and one of those steps forward has been replacing single-use plastic bags with those of the reusable variety.

Thankfully, for those believing in individual liberty, the Federal Court has now ruled the use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, unjustified and a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

From the front page Feb 13th ( Rocky View Weekly ), "Medical professionals, experts and educators have warned proposed policies ... undermine their fundamental rights and increase risk of harm for affected youth and children." And "...

While the credit union is avowedly non-partisan according to its president, the organization’s recent public advocacy has certainly used members’ money to “market” itself to those who are decidedly partisan. 

Successive health ministers have repeatedly been told that government must invest in front-line services as well as put far greater priority on recruitment and retention.

Displeasure and frustration with elected officials is totally understandable, but there is a reason recalling politicians is so rare. 

More cases of dementia-related criminal charges are coming before the court. 

A city of Airdrie’s size should have a fully staffed and funded health care centre or hospital, not just an urgent care centre. It is not normal that Airdrie does not have one.