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Communication key to Red Deer Lake classroom

Communication key to Red Deer Lake classroom

Dear Editor, Without any notification, last fall Grade 2 students and their parents returned to Red Deer Lake School to find the partition wall between two classrooms had been removed, creating one large classroom with 47 students.
Learning lessons from Down Under

Learning lessons from Down Under

Dear Editor, I would like to offer a solution to the safety crossing concerns at the intersection of Milligan and Crystal Ridge Drive, as stated in Megan Thrall’s news story on Feb. 27, and the many other complaints before it.
Youths provide kindness by the shovelful

Youths provide kindness by the shovelful

Dear Editor, A knock at the front door of our acreage home had me running to answer it. Through the glass side panels I could see two teenagers waiting for me to respond.
Buyers beware when purchasing home

Buyers beware when purchasing home

Alhough I feel Amanda Christie’s frustration with living on a busy street, her letter did not acknowledge her ignorance of two incredibly important factors in deciding where to build or purchase a home.
Community support sweet music to food bank

Community support sweet music to food bank

Dear Editor, A tremendous round of applause for an outstanding effort with the 2018 Christmas Concert for the Okotoks Food Bank. We have received so many nice compliments on the two sold out shows.
Cimarron Boulevard concerns not being heard

Cimarron Boulevard concerns not being heard

Dear Editor, The residents on Cimarron Boulevard have been quietly stewing amongst themselves for years, wondering and hoping when the Town will finally realize the urgent need to ‘fix’ Cimarron Boulevard.
Christmas rings true in grocery line

Christmas rings true in grocery line

Dear Editor, The spirit of Christmas is alive and active in Okotoks. On Dec. 14, I was in Sobeys buying a few groceries. My debit card would not work because the ATB system was down. My newly renewed credit card would not work either.
Albertans lucky to have Notley in leadership role

Albertans lucky to have Notley in leadership role

Fifty years ago, Grant Notley was a strong voice in opposition to the Alberta government policy of low royalties on our resources.
Money needed for snow removal

Money needed for snow removal

Dear Editor, I read the Western Wheel’s article on the budget and wondered why monies can’t be allocated to expanding snow removal. We often start getting snow in September and it lasts until April if not later.
Early snow clearers provide relief for seniors, kids

Early snow clearers provide relief for seniors, kids

Re: snow clearing on the pathway Early the other morning I had to deliver my car down to the tire changers to get it set up for winter.
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