Dear Editor,

Re: Albertans Have Been Told A Fantasy

Although the author makes some valid points on the politics which have harmed Alberta’s economy, I take exception to his comment that if I vote no to separation, I am a contented Albertan. This is far from what I truly believe. ALBERTA has not achieved its current level of success as a province by being contented. I still have faith that the rules of Confederation will change to better allow ALBERTA to be master of its own destiny, rather

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Dear Editor,

At the risk of being accused of the pot calling the kettle ‘black,' I would argue that people in this day and age, in which we are entering a very definite change in climate and the effects it will have in a few short years, should know better than indulge in cross-continent flights just to go on a sightseeing holiday. Or in a “dually” dragging a 30-foot trailer down to Arizona to spend the winter. Or driving a 30-foot motorhome with a car attached down to Mexico j

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Dear Editor,

Dear Alberta.

These two words are both a salutation and an expression of affection from Ontario. I am prompted to write as you consider your future in Canada. I hesitate to offer opinions as an outsider, but I have family in Alberta and have visited your province several times. What struck me about you is your vibrancy and friendliness.

My thoughts and concerns on the referendum are twofold: your continued presence in Canada and how the controversy is likely affecting families and f

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Dear Editor,

Re: Thanks!!

I would like to thank Donald Trump for his tariffs and for his war with Iran for driving up the price of food, of fuel and of services. We “love” paying more for everything.

Thanks for creating more hostilities in the Middle East (his attacks on Iran have spurred other military hostilities in the Middle East: Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, etc.).

Thanks for siding with the dictator of Russia for the invasions of Ukraine (2014

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