To the Editor

Garbage Belongs in the Alley

Dear Editor,

I read in last week's Capital the Town of Three Hills is going to continue collecting garbage along the streets instead of the alleys.The article stated the Town found this easier, cleaner and time efficient. I'm asking that they re-examine the facts and look all the aspects of this decision.

At the same time the Town is asking people to volunteer and resurrect the Communities in Bloom Committee, they are also deciding to decorate our streets with garbage bags. If the Town staff fo

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No Consultation with Taxpayers

To the Editor;

Re: Front Yard Garbage Pickup

It is amazing how issues within our town get changed without any consultation with the taxpayers. The change to street garbage pickup is a case in point and an example of the arrogance of the administration and a complete lack of due process and public consultation from our 'new' council.

Our town, in general, has used back lanes for decades as the place for trash collection and rear access to our properties. Taxpayers have been paying for maintenan

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Concerned with Lack of Personal Choice

Dear Editor;

Re: Meeting between Kneehill Choice ratepayer group and Kneehill County Council May 10 2011 at 10 am Kneehill County Council Chambers

Dear MLA, Mr. Richard Marz;

In an effort to keep all the parties we believe are crucial to an amicable resolution to this concerning issue of "lack of personal choice" (and which we believe is in violation of Alberta's Municipal governance act s 617) and the implementation of non-optional tax and forced purchase of Kneehill water services "riser" to

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Working Until the Job is Done

To the Editor;

On May 2, 60% of voters chose change. Millions put their trust in a party that stands for justice, fairness and democracy, one that upholds the rights of women, minorities, seniors, the poor, the small scale entrepreneur, the first Nations peoples and the environment. They chose a party with vision and commitment to a future with fewer carcinogens, better opportunities, and safer communities.

Thanks to these Canadians, history was made and a future made possible. The New Democrati

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