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LETTER: Special tourism designation bill could've been brought forward earlier

LETTER: Special tourism designation bill could've been brought forward earlier

Editor: The April 13 edition of the Outlook had a letter “special tourism designation bill vital to local economy” from Hugh Hancock. He commented that “finally, after about 20 years of unsuccessful lobbying for a special tourism designation similar to
LETTER: Losing Lake Louise World Cup would be 'real shame'

LETTER: Losing Lake Louise World Cup would be 'real shame'

Editor: It’s an absolute shame Lake Louise will likely lose the World Cup FIS races. This is a world class event with a storied history. It’s also an opportunity for Albertans and Bow Valley locals to get an up close and personal look at a sport with
LETTER: Mistakes, missteps, misdirection common in UCP government

LETTER: Mistakes, missteps, misdirection common in UCP government

Editor: When the mad lead the blind, they stumble badly on a path strewn with mistakes, missteps, misdirection, stumbles, ideological confusion and frequent falls. There is no other possibility for the emotionally driven directionless whose rhetoric is
LETTER: Quote mistakenly cited by wrong organization

LETTER: Quote mistakenly cited by wrong organization

Editor: In Bob Sandford’s commentary in the April 13 edition of the Outlook, “Cancer and Climate – A Multitude of Parallels,” he mistakenly quotes the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated the following in its most
LETTER: Advanced booking limits spur of the moment camping

LETTER: Advanced booking limits spur of the moment camping

Editor: In regards to the article “province plans campground, trail upgrades for Kananaskis” in the April 13 Outlook. Although I applaud the basic premise and intention of camp facility increases, it seems to me both our provincial and national
LETTER: Smith track record troublesome

LETTER: Smith track record troublesome

Editor: It’s pretty clear that our sixth ballot Premier Danielle Smith and the dysfunctional UCP would sooner butter the bread of big industry rather than help individual Albertans. Promising $20 Billion – with a big B – cash and credits to the wealthy
LETTER: Special tourism designation bill vital to local economy

LETTER: Special tourism designation bill vital to local economy

Editor: Finally, after about 20 years of unsuccessful lobbying for a special tourism designation similar to resort municipality status to make it's way into Alberta's Municipal Government Act (MGA), our MLA, Miranda Rosin, has made a significant
LETTER: Intercept lot outside of Town's borders likely a no-go

LETTER: Intercept lot outside of Town's borders likely a no-go

Editor: When my sister and I were young, we would often try the “mommy we want, mommy we want, mommy we want“ gambit ad infinitum, and mommy would always say “no” ad infinitum. If we persisted, she would “lay down the law” to us. Hopefully Parks Canada
LETTER: Election spin season is here

LETTER: Election spin season is here

Editor: As with every election these days, the political spin-masters launch salvos of attack ads at their opposition, while pretending to halo their own candidates and platform. Bullies only demean others to feel better about themselves. While the
LETTER: Climate change a vital discussion

LETTER: Climate change a vital discussion

Editor: Thank you, Bob Sandford. Thank you, Bart Robinson and thank you Ed Whittingham for giving us a little reality check. It’s hard to believe there is still a debate on climate change, what needs to be done and who is going to do it. A week or two