Opinion

Dear editor, “You don’t always have to make great representations of Native people. We’re not asking for that. We’re not asking to be nobles, or righteous, or good all the time. We’re asking to be human.” - Reel Injun, 2009 Canadian documentary.

Dear editor, As we approach the 100th anniversary of Canada’s involvement with the “creeping barrage” military victory at Vimy Ridge between April 9 to 13, 1917, I am reminded of the absolute horror of the First and Second World War, or any war, for

Re: Editorial on March 9 Dear editor, I believe a newspaper should unite, work together with their community and come up with solutions to mutual problems.

Dear editor, I see again that Monika Schaefer is once again claiming free speech for an opportunity to spout her hatred of people of the Jewish faith.

Dear editor, For love of Canada let’s sit upon the ground And tell sad stories of the death of Parks How some have been destroyed, some despoiled By unseemly structures on the shores of misty lakes, Where moose once nursed their young but come no mor

Businesses are concerned that if the province gives the municipality additional revenue tools it could lead to more taxes, something they are against. P. Clarke.

There is an old adage that says what looks good on paper doesn’t always work in real life. Nowhere is this more often the case then in politics, where ideology and political tact often seem to supersede the facts.

Dear editor, In your extensive coverage of Jasper’s Royal Canadian Legion last week (Fitzhugh Feb. 23, 2017), there was not a word about the uncomfortable fact that there is a continued prohibition against me entering their premises.

The Jasper Royal Canadian Legion has generated a strong local following in recent years in large part because of it's focus on live music. Brian Van Tighem photo.

Dear editor, Congratulations to the town of Jasper for shutting down the notorious Monika Schaefer once again. Her repellent views are a painful anomaly in a multi-dimensional community that believes in tolerance, equality, justice, and truth.