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Council must hold fast on levies

Council must hold fast on levies

I am pleased that city council voted against an administration recommendation that would have added $95 million to our tax bill next year in the form of a direct subsidy to Landrex, the developer of the new Erin Ridge North subdivision.
Canadians want climate action

Canadians want climate action

Now that Stephen Harper has made an embarrassing about-face on whether or not he will attend next week’s Copenhagen climate summit, it is up to the prime minister to bring forward and address the concerns of Canadians while also rescuing our co
Paramedics went above and beyond

Paramedics went above and beyond

I would like to thank the St. Albert emergency response team that answered my 911 call on Nov. 4. From the first contact with the dispatcher advising of severe chest pain, the level of professionalism was evident.
Province brings laughter to health care debate

Province brings laughter to health care debate

It has often been said that laughter is the best medicine, and while I cannot offer any informed medical opinion as to whether or not this is true, it certainly seems plausible.
All roads west go through Erin Ridge

All roads west go through Erin Ridge

All roads to the annexed lands go through Erin Ridge, especially a closed Coal Mine Road.
Moose photo was offensive

Moose photo was offensive

I am writing with regard to the Saturday Nov. 21 issue of the St. Albert Gazette.
Bridge delays haunting city commuters

Bridge delays haunting city commuters

Although Halloween is but a week away, commuters driving on St. Albert Trail have been haunted by frighteningly long delays due to ongoing bridge repairs.
Experience proves public health care works

Experience proves public health care works

I’ve recently had a surgical operation at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and would like to extend a bouquet to the professional and support staff in the day surgery unit there.
H1N1 vaccine message poorly delivered

H1N1 vaccine message poorly delivered

Albertans will receive H1N1 shots starting Monday after the vaccine was approved this week by Health Canada, part of the largest immunization campaign in the country’s history.
Too many questions remain about Erin Ridge ASP

Too many questions remain about Erin Ridge ASP

It appears to many citizens that city council wants to rush approval of the new Erin Ridge area structure plan (ASP) despite the fact that there are still many unknowns and the new offsite levy rates have yet to be approved.
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