Letters to the Editor

Having read recent letters in the Cochrane Eagle, I feel that I must respond to the continuous messages from the corporate whine cellar. Writers seem to be entirely unaware of events in the world around them. A few updates are required: 1.

I challenge Mr. Colclough's Feb. 28 letter that a carbon levy is acceptable because we have no provincial sales tax or health care premiums.

On Feb. 19, 2019 Devon Energy announced it was exiting Canada by the end of the year no matter what. In its news release, it talked about how great the US market was. It made no mention as to why it was leaving Canada outside of strong US plays.

On Feb. 5, Premier Notely graced the screens of Canadians via the CBC to talk about many things. One of the things she touched on was how she stands up for Albertans to the Federal Government.

The editorial in the Feb. 27 Cochrane Eagle bemoans the fact that there are too many drivers who will not drive safely in school zones. As a child I was a victim of a car pedestrian collision, which was entirely my fault.

I am writing to the Cochrane Eagle rather than feed the negativity of the local online 'gossip' site(s).

Many editorial and opinion letters continue to spout diatribes about socialism and promote a climate of charitable organization praise while quoting biblical verses and stating there always will be the poor.

Much of the dissatisfaction in the current political environment, revolves around the Federal Carbon Legislation, and Alberta's Carbon Levy.

Age is not an issue. Whether you are 19 or 29, age is not important when wondering about the qualifications of any person regardless if it is for a corporate position or as an elected official.

I just came in from a walk with my dog in which we visited two of the town's off leash parks. What is supposed to be a relaxing, enjoyable excursion is growing increasingly frustrating day-by-day.