Dear Editor,

The United States once again appears to be marching toward another Middle East war, this time with Iran, and Canadians should be paying close attention because we always end up dragged into the consequences economically and politically.

We’ve heard this story before. In Iraq, we were told there were “weapons of mass destruction.” Years later, none were found, but hundreds of thousands were dead, entire regions were destabilized, and ordinary people paid the price w

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Dear Editor,

Lucy Maud Montgomery is the author of “Anne of Green Gables”, a motherless orphan who uses her solitary life as a platform for her imagination. The “Anne” books have sold millions worldwide. What accounts for the popularity of stories of a young girl with freckles and red hair? Why do you and old find her so appealing? The charm of being an “island” girl definitely has something to do with Anne’s enduring legacy of hope. Mathew and Marila, t

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Dear Editor,

Re: Invisibility - New Colour Red In Three Hills??

Several years ago, while visiting Three Hills, the RCMP pulled me over for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Despite my veteran license plates, I received a citation totalling $388.00 plus three demerit points. Three years ago, my wife and I chose to retire in Three Hills. Since moving here, I have made a conscious effort to come to a full stop at every intersection. However, I regularly witness countless other vehi

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Dear Editor,

I’m not well-informed on the arguments for and against Bill C-25, now before the legislature. The ATA article in April 29th’s Capital, ‘A Government-Directed Lesson in Critical Thinking,’ didn’t help. Instead, it made me suspicious of the ATA’s opposition and reduced my confidence in the Association itself (not our teachers) and its president, who was the writer.

Partway through the article, he poses what he claims are ‘open-ended questions

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