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Okotoks annexation a must for future prosperity

Okotoks annexation a must for future prosperity

Dear Editor, After having read Councilor Hodson's letter entitled “SPEAKING IN FIRM OPPOSITION " dated March 12,2012, and which now is in public hands, it is surprising to find Councilor Hodson is not aware of the fact that the Okotoks area is the se
Wi-Fi for students with long bus rides a waste of money

Wi-Fi for students with long bus rides a waste of money

Dear Editor, After reading the article in last week’s paper, Province Looks at Busing Changes, I have to say that I was flabbergasted to read that school boards have installed/are seriously considering installing Wi-Fi on school buses.
RE: Speaking in firm opposition

RE: Speaking in firm opposition

Councillor Hodson, Re your letter dated 12/03/2012: “SPEAKING IN FIRM OPPOSITION”; you take exception to Matt Rockley’s motion to annex more land so that the Town of Okotoks could have a land bank for the next 30 to 60 years.
Thank you so much for the spring clean up

Thank you so much for the spring clean up

I was surprised to see a bunch of students of the Foothills Composite Highschool on a Friday afternoon picking up the soggy garbage left by the melting snow on the lawns of the houses facing their school, on WoodhavenDrive Years ago I criticised the
It is time to rethink stance on flouride

It is time to rethink stance on flouride

Dear Editor, Now that water fluoridation is being addressed in Okotoks, we need to know that local promotors will try to perpetuate a pervasive myth.
MD council's involvement with Ministers' visits questionable

MD council's involvement with Ministers' visits questionable

In the 20 years I have lived in the Priddis-Millarville area, I cannot recall ever having the Minister of Agriculture visit and speaking to residents.
Will new leader be able to change Conservative government?

Will new leader be able to change Conservative government?

Dear Editor, A recent poll suggests the Alberta Conservatives still have approximately 34 per cent support of the Albertans polled, although down from a previous poll of 42 per cent.
Tribunals should not make decisions on education

Tribunals should not make decisions on education

Dear Editor, Once again conscience rights and parental rights appear to be under attack in Alberta. This time not by Alberta’s Human Rights Tribunals, but by Premier Redford’s new Education Act currently being debated in the legislature.
Good Samaritans still exist in Okotoks

Good Samaritans still exist in Okotoks

Dear Editor, Red wine never tasted so good. I’m compelled to write after another encounter with an anonymous good samaritan in Okotoks.
Cenotaph flag needs to be replaced

Cenotaph flag needs to be replaced

Dear Editor, I grew up in a smaller town and love living in Okotoks. My father was a manager of a Royal Canadian Legion, and I learned at a very young age to respect all of our veterans.
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