Dear Editor,

Trying to start the year off with a positive attitude, but…. reading the news and commentaries makes it difficult. Number 1 was PM Trudeau’s “Just Transition”, his next step in his quest to destroy Alberta’s economy. Of course it isn’t just him as he is a puppet (willing) whose strings are pulled by a myriad of players. Rachael Notley recently boasted about being influential in the Federal government buying the Trans Mountain pipeline; purchase p

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Dear Editor,

In the December 21 issue of The Capital, I read where Trochu is considering building affordable housing, i.e. an apartment building. After living and working in several small communities across Alberta, I can say from personal experience that affordable housing will break or make a community, therefore defining its future.

One example is Pincher Creek. A WalMart was built there just prior to my moving there. It employs 140 people, which is wonderful, if those people have a place to

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Dear Editor:

As the festive season is here for many of us, I’m writing to plea to community members to remain vigilant in staying away from driving while impaired.

My 20 yr old daughter Macy Boyce and her long-time boyfriend 21 yr old Ethan Halford were violently killed near Trochu, June 17 2022. Macy’s car was struck and pushed into the path of a semi truck. The driver of the initial car that struck Macy’s car has been charged with Impaired Driving, and other charges.

Our fami

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Dear Editor:

This has been a very interesting and tumultuous last 6 month in Alberta Politics. From the leadership review results, to the UCP leadership race, to the eventual winner being declared we now have a new Premier. Personally I am delighted in the direction our new Premier and her government are taking.

Addressing needs of Albertans in terms of assisting with cost of living, fuel taxes, etc. is a great first step. Beginning the process of working on solutions to improve emergency servic

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