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Long-form census no laughing matter |
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Written by Kevin Floate
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Wednesday, August 11 2010, 9:02 PM |
Like many of you who care about the country we live in, I have been following the recent debate regarding the Conservative government’s decision to change the mandatory long-form census to a voluntary national household survey.
At first curious, then amused, I now realize this is no laughing matter — and you should, too.
The change was quietly announced in July, and apparently done to address concerns that the census violated privacy issues and required too much of Canadians. But does it?
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Why are skateboarders singled out in new bylaw? |
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Written by Wade Galloway
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Tuesday, August 10 2010, 8:36 PM |
I attended the Aug. 3rd City of Lethbridge council meeting where the first reading of proposed Bylaw 5659 - Regulation of Bicycles and Personal Conveyance Devices was passed. I applaud the city for some of the forward-thinking initiatives with respect to bicycles, such as mandatory helmets for everyone and the ability of cyclists to use sidewalks.
My concern lies with section 3.5 which seeks to prohibit “personal conveyance devices” from being ridden or operated on any roadway. The bylaw defines “personal conveyance devices” as skateboards, roller skates, roller blades and similar devices. Although the city would like to define a skateboard as a conveyance device, it is in fact much more commonly used for recreation than for transportation.
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Citizens should take time to question |
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Written by Bernie Heck-Veres
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Monday, August 09 2010, 8:43 PM |
Have you ever taken the time to question?
Can we achieve goals simply by changing our way of thinking? We all live in a constant state of over-stimulation. There are so many pressures that cause us considerable distractions. As taxpayers, we sense things are going astray but we ignore them.
Men or women of all walks of life, are we thinkers, are we craving the move forward? Do you feel Lethbridge is a meaningful city to live in? Is the city focused on improvement? Does the city deal with difficult situations, justify the decisions, nurture and build confidence? As taxpayers, you are able to make choices; you do have the right to counteract.
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Making friends the recipe for peace |
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Written by Stephen F. Kotch Jr.
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Saturday, August 07 2010, 9:04 PM |
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Regarding our latest invitation to our Russian twin, this type of activity is very important in terms of world peace and understanding between all of our brothers and sisters worldwide.
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Henderson Lake not the same |
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Written by Joyce Wilkinson
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Saturday, August 07 2010, 9:03 PM |
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At this season of the year it was a pleasure to walk at Henderson Lake and watch the goslings and ducklings on the water being escorted by their parents. Now there is not a water bird to be seen.
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