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I am one of the victims of the alarming thefts of catalytic converters — 500 since last October.

My situation saw my van of 25 years ownership hot-wired and stolen in broad daylight, within 10 minutes, from my back driveway. The van was found two weeks later in a northside arena parking lot. The unfortunate part of the recovery is the van was left with too much damage for repair. I donated the van to charity.

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I know the police are eager to catch the bad guys but I wonder what metal business would readily accept stolen converters? I am sure the police are following up and will put an end to this costly thievery. I do miss my van.

Darryl Havrelock, Edmonton

Columnists aren’t equipped to opine

Re. “Keep propaganda out of our schools,” Letters, Jan 3

Your reader, A.O. Pape offers good advice. Perhaps I might also suggest he more critically look at the daily propaganda he gets from this paper.

For instance, other than having the money to afford Mexican holidays, how is Danielle Smith qualified to speak to public health policy? What is her specialized knowledge? What is her education? Does she have a history of ethical behaviour and truthful insight? What are her motivations?