Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As Albertans we have all been listening to the news about how the City of Calgary thinks it should make a bid for the Olympics, and that the provincial and federal governments should pay the bill.

Dear Editor, The banning of food trucks and limiting their presence to “special events” is incredibly short-sighted by the Town of Okotoks.

Dear Editor, I am extremely frustrated with the firearms charges laid against Edouard Maurice by the RCMP. Likely there are details we don’t know that may alter the public view of this case.

Dear Editor, And some people wonder why seniors like to enjoy the benefits of retirement that can only be found in small towns like Black Diamond.

Dear Editor, This letter of kindness sends a huge Snow Angel Award of thanks to all residents living along Sheep River Drive and Westland Street in Okotoks for keeping your sidewalks as clear as you have! I give thanks each morning/afternoon/evening

Dear Editor, Unexpected historical information popped up last month. I learned that tennis in Okotoks dates back to 1919 with the development of the Okotoks Tennis Club. The club leased a lot from the town on Elma Street West for a tennis court.

Dear Editor, I am writing to tell a good story. There seems to be a lot of negative stories these days. On Valentine’s Day, my wife, 10-month-old daughter and I went to a restaurant in town for dinner.

Dear Editor, On Feb. 14 around 11 a.m., a freak blizzard blew up just south of Okotoks.

Dear Editor, New “town” planned for Highway 2 & Highway 547 - Aldersyde East. A group of landowners are preparing an area structure plan to build a new town, directly east of Highway 2, including land on both the north and south sides of Highway 547.

Dear Editor, On the TV news tonight concerns were expressed about the unsafe behaviour on the ski hills, particularly the snow boarders. One gentleman said, “It’s about being responsible for your behaviour on the slopes.