Dear Editor,

Re: “Questions for Poilievre”

Did Poilievre congratulate Carney for implementing a tax cut on fuel purchases? For developing closer economic ties with many non-US countries? For diversifying our economy (and less dependence on the US)?

Has he criticized Premier Danielle Smith for not implementing a similar fuel tax rebate program for Albertans?

Did he criticize her for not supporting a ban on US liquor sales while 8 other provinces (except Saskatchewan) did? Are we not t

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Dear Editor,

Re: Nothing To Lose, But Everything to Gain

With D-Day, Monday, October 19th, only two months away now, I have several reasons for voting for the province of Alberta to leave Confederation, but here are my top three:

1. Pierre Trudeau and his National Energy Policy

2. Jean Chrétien and his Kyoto Protocol

3. Mark Carney and his Memorandum of Understanding

As I see it, as long as Alberta remains joined at the hip with a federal Liberal government from Ottawa, this province will

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Dear Editor,
Re: “Around Alberta’s Neck”
The author claims that Albertans are afraid of change. Canada may not be perfect, but Canadians have seen what Trump has done to undermine democracy in the US.
American women have been informed that their sole role in life is to become “homemakers” (VP Vance). If we want women to become second-class citizens, vote for separation.
Note: American women do not have the same equal rights protection that Canadian women have under our

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Dear Editor,

A bleeding heart is a plant with red, heart-shaped blossoms. It comes back every year. It can be quite small, given the proper circumstances, and can grow to the size of a small bush. It is very resilient, enduring subzero temperatures, snow, gale force winds, and extreme heat. However, it can be choked out by weeds. It needs a bit of attention in order to survive. Because our climate lends itself to extremes, the bleeding heart is an excellent choice for our gardens. (Smile).

The t

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