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RON MYKYTYSHYN

(You can choose who you like on April 16. Take a friend to the polls.)

SUCH DRAMA

I have noticed recently in various media, including the Sun, derogatory-sounding references to Prime Minister (Justin) Trudeau’s formercareer as a drama teacher. These references give the impression that, to the writer, drama teacher is a less-than-respectable career. I personally have known, over quite a few years, several drama teachers who have done amazing work helping students to become comfortable and confident public speakers as well as people who are able to express themselves articulately and artistically in a variety of situations. I view drama teacher as a very respectable career and feel it is inappropriate to give these people the impression that their career is less valuable than any other. Education in all “arts” areas, as well as the teachers who provide it, should be as respected as any other subject.

Carol Kozak

(How many of your drama-teaching friends are qualified to be prime minister? That is the point.)

WHO ARE THESE KIDS?

It’s not adding up. Where are all these new students in Alberta coming from. We have record high unemployment. Many people have left for greener pastures. Oil companies have left, drilling companies are gone, service companies are now working in Texas, Oklahoma and North Dakota. Bonnyville and Cold Lake have been devastated with how much things have slowed down. I don’t think the people of Calgary and Edmonton are being told of the amount of immigrants, both legal and illegal, coming into our area. With the loss of revenue from business, all the social programs supplied by government will collapse the system. Governments need to get their spending and prioritizes under control. For all the people coming to Alberta, bring lots of money, our governments wants to spend it for you.