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Go to alberta province wide here<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Alberta separation anxiety?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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What does it mean for Alberta to separate?

Does it mean, Alberta:
– needs its own currency, based on what?
– needs borders and patrols?
– require residents to carry passports, should USA takeover and incorporate ICE<\/a>?
– pensioners lose their OAS, partial (or total) CPP, and other Federally funded financial assistance such as GIS?

What would happen if Alberta separates,
– from a Country whose Prime Minister<\/a> is one of the most formidable economists and the only one who held the highest banking official in two G7 countries? A Prime Minister who with aide of advisors, economists, industrialists, agriculturalist stood against USA to maintain Canada\u2019s sovereignty and approached other trading countries should the trading agreement fail under CUSMA.
– will other provinces support Alberta?
– will it join USA whose administration: is to bully and destroy countries\u2019 economies such as Cuba, attempted to annex Greenland, throw bombs on Iran, took over Gaza (if true), infiltrated Venezuela to abduct its President, also illegally seizing their oil, according to international experts?
– do separatists want to be subjugated and bullied by the USA administration who might seize (not negotiate, but seize) Alberta\u2019s resources such oil, coal, lumber?

For those who want separation, does this mean you no longer want to be a Canadian?

Alberta belongs to Canada along with all the provinces and territories. If you don\u2019t want to be Canadian, then move to USA.

Separation means isolation

CC<\/strong>

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The politics of Edmonton Infill<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Before the October civic elections<\/a> I would like to see a list of councilors who support the infill contractors<\/a>, some of them possibly in their pockets.

Let voters then decide.

Duane Eberly<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why the political secrecy?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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I wrote my MLA, Searle Turton, and asked him how he voted when the UCP AGM passed a resolution to, in essence, deny carbon dioxide as a pollutant<\/a>.

Minister Turton<\/a> declined to answer. He said, \u201cAs practice I do not disclose any votes or potential involvement on internal party matters as that is outside the scope of my role as an MLA.\u201d He carefully avoided upsetting the UCP\u2019s base while also not invoking the ire of the woke, educated left.

I find this ironic, from the party who needs people running in civic elections to be part of a party so that we will know more about them.

Here we have Minister Turton, in a position of power, refusing to answer a fairly basic question. I can guess what his answer was.

Wouldn\u2019t it be great if he had the power of conviction to stand up and share?

Alexander Adamson<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Much to be grateful for<\/h4>\n\n\n
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I would like to express appreciation to all those who helped me recover from a serious leg injury that I experienced in June. Dr. Joshua Wong and all the other doctors and nurses that completed a skin graft on my leg were simply amazing.

First I would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the downtown Medicentre who cleaned and dressed my wound for two weeks. They referred me do a wound clinic at the Royal Alex Hospital<\/a> where Dr Daniel Shafran sent me to Dr Joshua Wong a plastic surgeon.

I also was treated at the Royal Alex Emergency Ward. Next, I was cared for by many home care nurses at the Northeast Community Health Clinic<\/a> both before and after my operation.

The skin graft operation took palace at Misericordia Hospital<\/a>. I would like to thank Doctor Wong\u2019s team of doctors and nurses for completing a successful skin graft with a very short waiting time. The nurses and aides on 5 East General Surgery took very good care of me.

I also want to also express my thanks to my wife \/\u201dnurse\u201d Wai-Ling for changing my dressings many days and being so caring and to my family.

Joe Lennon<\/strong>
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Too little….too late?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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I found it rather insightful that our Prime Minister has asked for a special task force led by Mr. Mark Carney<\/a> to look at how the Liberals can improve Canada’s lagging economy.

No doubt Mr. Carney has a fairly good idea of what our economy has going for it or where it is lacking.

Perhaps in all his wisdom he can school Mr. Trudeau on the fact that, “….budgets don’t balance themselves<\/a>“. Then again it may be too little to late to turn the fortunes of the Liberals around.


Jack Toornstra<\/strong>
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No Seatbelts – No Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n
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The City of Edmonton operates ETS BUS Route 747 <\/a>between Edmonton international Airport and Century Park terminus.

This bus goes about 13 km stretch on Highway 2, where the posted
speed is 110 km\/hr. It is a common practice in this bus to overload passengers. The passengers are more than the seats in the bus, and are seen traveling standing.

No seat belts, no safety. Will the authorities awake after a mishap, resulting in loss of life and property?

Such practice is not allowed on Alberta highways.

I wonder if City of Edmonton, Edmonton airport and RCMP Leduc look into this matter.



Jasbir Singh Gill<\/strong>
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Let’s go Oilers!<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Hunter the Oilers Mascot<\/a> and Oiler fans at the playoff games \u2026
Do we remember the chant of Oiler Stanley cup past playoffs?
\u201cHere We Go Oilers
Here We Go!!\u201d
It is a quick get going cheer !
Can we try it again and get past Dallas<\/a> and carry on ?!

Yes Hunter and Oiler Fans

Here we Go !
Let\u2019s Go Oilers Let\u2019s Go



Linda Jones<\/strong>
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Can our city do more?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Edmonton Garda Security Guard killed<\/a>.

The last time a city police officer was killed the city footed a bill for close to a half million dollars. This person was doing close to the same job ( a lot of these guards use this a a stepping stone to become police ). Why is there so little being done to acknowledge this individual?

Maybe a GoFundMe<\/a> or lite up the High Level bridge<\/a> . Can we as a city not do something special? Although unarmed, they are called upon to act as police officers at times without warning or time to seek assistance.



Art Tighe<\/strong>
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Re-distribute wasted millions<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Contrary to the letter written by Max Scharfenberger<\/a>, salary negotiations are not determined by the amount that the City has budgeted but rather by the two parties at the bargaining table, otherwise what would be the point of negotiations?

Unlike our current mayor and most of council, CSU 52<\/a> members provide important and necessary services to the citizens of Edmonton<\/a> and deserve a fair and reasonable wage settlement.

The solution to the city’s budgetary problems…to do so is easy: cut the compensation package <\/a>for the mayor and councilors in half and re-distribute the millions in the budget for bicycle paths<\/a> that few Edmontonians utilize to the wage settlement.

Problem solved!


Bob Grose<\/strong>
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Poking the bear<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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I cannot hold back any longer what I need to say and I am not a racist.

Mr. Brown of the National Council of Canadian Muslims<\/a>…. that you and some of your people that abandoned Palestine for a better life, why do you expect our government of Canada to fight your battle between Hamas and Israel? <\/a>

We also do not need your Sharia laws<\/a> which women around the world a few years ago rallied against. We believe it is a cruel law and should be kept where it came from.

I am sorry Israel has responded like it has to the October 7th massacre<\/a>, but Hamas poked the bear<\/a> knowing full well of the consequences.

I know many good Muslim people, so settle down and quit giving immigrants a bad image.

D.H.<\/strong>
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If it’s not broke then why try to fix it?<\/h5>\n\n\n
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For the Record:
I do not wish to become increasingly alienated from the rest of Canada.

I do not wish to have politicians deciding on medical issues. Leave this up to medically trained personnel. This government has already shown evidence of being influenced by special interest groups not concerned with the common good as much as with individual rights.

I do not wish my pension plan to be handled provincially<\/a>. If it isn\u2019t broken, don\u2019t fix it! I don\u2019t mind helping to support Canadians in other provinces.

I do not wish to wait until 2050 to balance impact of fossil fuels on the environment. The tipping point for how effectively this can be done will be long past at that point.

And I am surprised that our Alberta provincial government criticizes the federal government for overreach<\/a> while increasingly exhibiting this behavior themselves. I find it very distasteful that my tax money is being used to voice this criticism.

I am anxiously awaiting the next election. Before that time, a good reading assignment may be \u201cThe Tragedy of the Commons\u201d.<\/a>

Marlene Frechette, Edmonton<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
No Censorship please<\/h5>\n\n\n
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Re article “CRTC considering banning Fox News from Canadian cable packages<\/a>” by Anja Karadeglija

It’s embarrassing to live in a country whose government censors people and information. For example the CRTC’s Feb. 2022 banning of RT (Russia Today)<\/a> and this consideration of banning Fox.

Maybe the CBC is banned in Russia or China\u2014but then we’re supposed to be better and fought against such behaviour in World War Two.

In conclusion if the CRTC and the Minister responsible for it want to censor people or info why don’t they move to Russia or China? No censorship here please.

Nathan Manning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Oilers deserve better reporting<\/h5>\n\n\n
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I have been a Journal subscriber since 1960 and the Edmonton Journal lacks sports writeups in the last few years.

This morning when I got my paper there was not a word mentioned about the Edmonton Oilers hockey team.

Come on…. they are in the Stanley Cup playoffs and deserve
much more!

Where are the stats and game winners from the night before?

We deserve much more….we all do not have access to digital.

Daniel Martinuik<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Hawrelak Park Heaven<\/h5>\n\n\n
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Well, today was the last time that I will walk in Hawrelak Park<\/a> for a while as, starting tomorrow, the park will be closed for rehabilitation for three years.

The park seems to have always been a part of my life. It’s been a place to picnic, skate, hike and take in festivals and concerts. It’s provided joy and solace, physical and mental health benefits, and so much more.

My daughter’s first skating experience was in her stroller with skis attached to the wheels. I have walked the trails with her and solo and I will truly miss the park in the coming months and years.

I understand that some of the trails will remain open for which I am grateful and I wish the workers all the best and good stewardship ahead.

Until we meet again, happy trails.

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Bike Lanes Overkill?<\/h5>\n\n\n
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My, only 100 m for bike lanes. How disappointing. I am sure majority of Edmonton tax payers would support a much higher expenditure . And our Mayor saying this would pay off financially in the future. What evidence is there to support this comment. I suspect none.

My experience.
Have driven on 105 ave west of 109 street 4 or 5 times per week for years. Bike lane nice and wide. Something to behold. Have not seen one bike. Have seen a few people pushing strollers. Lane always has excellent snow removal !

Drive 76 ave east of 109 street very often. Bikes in bike lane- conspicuous by their absence.

Oh please- spend more money on bike lanes so we can raise taxes even higher. I would be so filled with gratitude.

Gordon Mcleod<\/strong>
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Invest Surplus In Healthcare<\/strong>. While I agree with the letter writers idea of investing in health care, as Alberta nurses and doctors are the highest paid in Canada, I would suggest a different approach.

The Alberta Gov. should invest the surplus in scholarships for doctors and nurses. The student would be required to work in Alberta for a determined length of time in exchange for the scholarship.

I feel we don’t need better paid Doctors and Nurses we need MORE of them. It seems whenever the government mentions a surplus the special interest groups and gov. unions demand more.

This way ALL Albertans can benefit from the surplus for years to come.

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Out of touch PM<\/h5>\n\n\n
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What is happening in Canada?<\/strong> The government is now using the Emergencies Act to stifle peaceful protests. The act has been enhanced to further control crowd funding.

They are now obligating our financial institute to monitor crowd funding organizations. This Act was put in place to address real terrorists, not protestors. The financial institutes already are currently obligated to report any large and suspicious transfers of money. With changes that the PM and his government have just implemented, they now allow these institutes to place your bank account on hold based on you funding the Freedom Convoy. Basically you are considered a terrorist without any evidence confirmed by an unbiased governing body such as a court.

Does that sound like Canada? Not at all, but it certainly sounds like Russia, China, Cuba just to list a few countries. Is that what we want?

Our rights are being significantly effected by an out of touch PM. He cannot lead but only dictate his will on all Canadian citizens. Who else in government has supported this action? The federal NDP party. This should make you feel very uncomfortable with those in charge of our government. The Conservatives and the Peoples Party have been the only parties that has put up some resistance.

Politicians must take this action serious and take strong decisive actions against this tyrant.

The story is that the Freedom Convoy truckers were heavily armed. Yes, there were weapons confiscated by our police. The big Canadian media machine have suggested they were taken from truckers in the Freedom Convoy. Is that true? There is a different narrative if you listen to journalists that have spoken.

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