To the Editor

Dear Editor;
I read with some interest the letter “The issue of euthanasia/assisted suicide” and felt I had to respond to a few things within this letter.
I speak from experience of assisted suicide not being available and how it impacted my sister and myself. When I was young, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately it was too late when it was found and there were not the resources in the 60’s available now. Long story short, it was terminal, and no one could s

To the Editor;

A few weeks ago, I proclaimed my displeasure about an unfair tax that was being levied by the County of Red Deer for private camping. I got such a response from not only people from this County, but from others as well, some even asking if we had a fund set up to fight this. So I felt obligated to look into it further.

I started by talking to the provincial government to inquire about this tax the county is blaming them for. I was told that the law that is being used by the county

To the Editor;

Does everyone agree we deserve a new and better ride?

I hope to find a serious group of local people who will help strategize an approach to the provincial government for a passenger option commuter train to accommodate the growing rural population we represent.

Having enjoyed a two year residence in the big city of Calgary where I paid $15. Per year (I’m a senior pensioner on a fixed income of around $20,000.) This $15 annual Transit Pass from the City was for 365 days, sev

Dear Editor;

Open Letter to Trochu Town Council

It has come to my attention, by reading the Trochu Town Council Meeting report in The Capital on February 15, that a doctor had contacted Carl Peterson, CAO, about the possiblity of setting up a doctor’s clinic in the Town of Trochu. The apparent consensus of Council was the Town of Trochu wouldn’t be interested in giving any financial support.

My initial reaction is one of outrage, that I, as a life-long citizen of the Town of Trochu,