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Low ownership costs make up for high taxes

Low ownership costs make up for high taxes

Municipal politicians have to be sensitive to the impact property taxes have on their electorate, particularly during a recession. The property tax is a wealth tax.
Election results are a wake-up call

Election results are a wake-up call

In the most recent poll, called the election, it showed approximately 31 per cent of people in St. Albert who voted are dissatisfied with the mayor and how he has led this city.
Government cracking down on human smuggling

Government cracking down on human smuggling

As many of you are aware, the Tamil ship that illegally entered Canada in August has raised a lot of concerns for myself and many constituents of Westlock-St. Paul.
MPs silence on new legislation deafening

MPs silence on new legislation deafening

Was a pact secretly sworn by all the House of Commons’ parties that "no health critic and no other member of Parliament shalt protest" the replacement of the Hazardous Products Act by the new Consumer Products and Safety Act (Bill C-3
Election signs serve a purpose

Election signs serve a purpose

Re: “Election signs an annoying waste of space,” Oct. 16. It is unfortunate Mike Antoshko thinks signs are a waste. Voter apathy is a serious matter. Not everyone picks up the papers or takes the time to research the candidates.
Change costs less than doing nothing

Change costs less than doing nothing

Critics of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) have recently circulated a simplistic comparison between its administrative costs in 1997/98 and 2008/09.
Serving as a trustee was a privilege

Serving as a trustee was a privilege

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who cast their vote for me in the municipal election. Your support was very appreciated. To all the staff of St. Albert Protestant Schools, you are the best.
Recital was a memorable experience

Recital was a memorable experience

My husband and I journeyed out to St. Albert on Saturday for the first concert in the St Albert Chamber Music Recital Series. We know virtually nothing about classical music and weren't quite sure what to expect, but came with open ears.
Concert music was too loud to enjoy

Concert music was too loud to enjoy

Let me express my disappointment after sitting through the Arden Theatre’s presentation of Carolyn Dawn Johnson and her band on Friday.
Leaving a note would have been nice

Leaving a note would have been nice

On Tuesday morning, Oct. 5, I parked my yellow convertible in the Summit Plaza strip mall (south of the hospital). Sometime between 7:30 and 9 a.m., someone hit my car and took off. I just want that person to know that you damaged my front bumper.
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