Wednesday's letters: Bring back traffic enforcement
The powers that be removed cameras that regulated traffic somewhat on city streets and on the Henday. Now, it is obvious that few obey rules that once were followed. As a pedestrian, crossing the street is a dangerous action depending on whether the driver coming toward you is following the rules; you may be struck down or you may be allowed to cross in safety.
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Lights mean nothing as many race through red lights without a thought. The many accidents and injured pedestrians can be laid at the door of those who removed those cameras because drivers are ignoring all driving rules and lights mean little.
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When will this stop? Will it take the deaths of children when they return to school next month? I understand slowing down in a school zone is also an option so how many children have to be injured, or worse, before we bring back those dreadful cameras that kept us honest.
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Regarding defunding of Red Deer harm-reduction sites: The latest move by the province sickens me — a beat-down to another vulnerable group of Albertans by an inept UCP government led by a truth-bending premier. On what basis was this decision made, supposed input from involved people? Just like the two revisions to speed limits when passing roadside service/police vehicles, COVID vaccinations, Alberta's own police force, the flip-flop on coal mining on the eastern slopes and all the other supposed inputs for changes or new legislation that fly directly in the face of science, public opinion and just plain common sense.
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It's time for all you UCP lemmings to wake up and realize that our premier's continued imposition of her personal beliefs through whatever means possible is going to cost us dearly.
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I am just appalled by Danielle Smith's decision to claw back the feds' Canada Disability Benefits (CDB). I'm under the AISH program (payments of $511) and AISH is removing $200 in CDB from my wife and a $200 CDB from me plus a Canada disability pension of $1,252 that is taxable monthly that AISH made me apply for before I was approved for AISH.
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Don't forget this income is for both my wife and I who are legally disabled. In our opinion, this is 100-per-cent theft in the grossest way. I can't believe the public hasn't fought back.
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In 2019, we moved to a skinny on 127 Street. There's a bike lane in front of our house. That means no parking directly in front of us. Know what? We don't care.
The parade that passes is a delight. In summer, the families are out in force. In winter, intrepid souls make their way to work no matter the weather.
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Edmonton Journal
8 hours ago
- Edmonton Journal
Wednesday's letters: Bring back traffic enforcement
Article content The powers that be removed cameras that regulated traffic somewhat on city streets and on the Henday. Now, it is obvious that few obey rules that once were followed. As a pedestrian, crossing the street is a dangerous action depending on whether the driver coming toward you is following the rules; you may be struck down or you may be allowed to cross in safety. Article content Lights mean nothing as many race through red lights without a thought. The many accidents and injured pedestrians can be laid at the door of those who removed those cameras because drivers are ignoring all driving rules and lights mean little. Article content Article content Article content When will this stop? Will it take the deaths of children when they return to school next month? I understand slowing down in a school zone is also an option so how many children have to be injured, or worse, before we bring back those dreadful cameras that kept us honest. Article content Article content Regarding defunding of Red Deer harm-reduction sites: The latest move by the province sickens me — a beat-down to another vulnerable group of Albertans by an inept UCP government led by a truth-bending premier. On what basis was this decision made, supposed input from involved people? Just like the two revisions to speed limits when passing roadside service/police vehicles, COVID vaccinations, Alberta's own police force, the flip-flop on coal mining on the eastern slopes and all the other supposed inputs for changes or new legislation that fly directly in the face of science, public opinion and just plain common sense. Article content Article content It's time for all you UCP lemmings to wake up and realize that our premier's continued imposition of her personal beliefs through whatever means possible is going to cost us dearly. Article content I am just appalled by Danielle Smith's decision to claw back the feds' Canada Disability Benefits (CDB). I'm under the AISH program (payments of $511) and AISH is removing $200 in CDB from my wife and a $200 CDB from me plus a Canada disability pension of $1,252 that is taxable monthly that AISH made me apply for before I was approved for AISH. Article content Don't forget this income is for both my wife and I who are legally disabled. In our opinion, this is 100-per-cent theft in the grossest way. I can't believe the public hasn't fought back. Article content In 2019, we moved to a skinny on 127 Street. There's a bike lane in front of our house. That means no parking directly in front of us. Know what? We don't care. The parade that passes is a delight. In summer, the families are out in force. In winter, intrepid souls make their way to work no matter the weather.
Winnipeg Free Press
16 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the province quietly published new rules axing a requirement for Smith, her ministers, senior staff and deputy ministers to publicly post receipts for expenses over $100. Marisa Breeze, press secretary to Finance Minister Nate Horner, said in a Tuesday email that cabinet has directed Horner to see that the previous expense posting policy is reinstated — but with a tweak. 'Cabinet recognized the importance of an expense posting policy that achieves both security and transparency,' she said. Breeze said the exact location of accommodations like hotels will be redacted on receipts posted online to ensure the security of elected members and staff. It comes after the premier, facing heated questions at an Edmonton town hall last week, said the change caught her off guard – but was made for safety reasons. 'There are a number of my ministers who go to the same hotels when they're frequenting different municipalities, and they just wanted the name of the hotel redacted, just in case people were tracking them down,' Smith said. 'That was what the policy was supposed to be. It turned out to be something quite different.' The move to stop posting expensive receipts sparked wide criticism. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation said it was baffling and a bad look for Smith's government. 'This makes it look like the Alberta government has some expenses to hide from taxpayers, the people who are paying the bills,' the federation's Alberta director, Kris Sims, said in a statement last week. She wasn't alone in calling for a reversal. The Opposition NDP called the change 'shameful' and accused it of being a clear attempt by the United Conservative government to hide spending. 'It's entitled, and it's the exact opposite of being open and transparent,' NDP house leader Christina Gray said in a statement last week. 'Our province deserves nothing less than an ethical, transparent and competent government. Right now, Albertans are getting the complete opposite.' The province's information and privacy commissioner, Diane McLeod, also has been critical of the move, telling media that the change diminished transparency. Smith's former infrastructure minister, Peter Guthrie, who was booted from the UCP caucus earlier this year, said on social media last week the government was 'shielding their irresponsible use of Albertans' tax dollars from scrutiny.' Guthrie also said Smith was being evasive with her explanation. 'Smith dodged responsibility, blaming cabinet — claiming it was MLAs who wanted to conceal receipts 'for safety reasons,'' he wrote. 'As a former cabinet member, I know this: under the Smith-Anderson duo-cracy, nothing moves without their permission,' he said, referring to Smith's chief of staff, Rob Anderson. 'This premier grabs credit when things go right and skirts blame when they don't,' Guthrie added. Gray said if Smith is going to reverse the policy change, she should also republish the eight years of past expense reports the government recently took off its website, as first reported by the CBC. That demand was echoed by Sims on social media as reports of the government's move trickled out without a formal announcement late Tuesday afternoon. 'It has to be fully reversed,' Sims wrote. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2025.
Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Woman arrested after posting threats to kidnap, kill Trump on social media
An Indiana woman was arrested in Washington, D.C., over the weekend and charged in connection with making a series of kidnapping and death threats against U.S. President Donald Trump on social media. Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, of Lafayette, Ind., used her Instagram account to call for Trump's removal from office, labelled him a terrorist and called his administration a dictatorship, according to a complaint filed Monday. The posts also criticized the administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. On her personal Facebook account, Jones' comments allegedly escalated to threats. 'I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disemboweling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all The Affirmation present,' read an Aug. 6 post that was directed at the FBI, according to a press release from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Story continues below advertisement In a separate Facebook post, directed at U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, Jones called for the arrest and removal of Trump, again labelling him a terrorist. According to the release, Jones entered a voluntary interview with the Secret Service on Aug. 15, where she called Trump a 'Nazi' and 'terrorist.' She also expressed a willingness to kill him and said she had a 'bladed object' that she would use to 'carry out her mission of killing' Trump with the intention to 'avenge all lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.' She told the Secret Service that she expected to travel to Atlanta the next day. She was not arrested at that time. View image in full screen Nathalie Jones poses in front of the White House in a photo posted to her Facebook page in July 2025. Nath Jones / Facebook However, the following day, the DOJ says, Jones attended a protest near the White House in Washington, D.C. After the demonstration, she was once again interviewed by federal agents, and admitted to making threats and confirmed she owned the accounts from which the posts were made, but said she did not intend to harm Trump. Story continues below advertisement She was arrested shortly after the second interview concluded. 'Protecting the President of the United States is our highest priority, and every potential threat is addressed with the utmost seriousness,' said Matt McCool, the special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service's Washington Field Office. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro condemned the threats in a video posted to X, writing: 'Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution. Make no mistake — justice will be served.' Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution. Make no mistake—justice will be served. We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated law enforcement partners, especially the Secret… — Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) August 18, 2025 Story continues below advertisement Court records filed Monday evening did not show whether Jones was represented by a lawyer, reports The Washington Post. Jones is charged with threatening to take the life of, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States and transmitting threats across state lines. The case is being investigated by the Secret Service. In 2023, a self-described 'activist' from Quebec pleaded guilty to sending Trump a poison-laced letter at the height of his ill-fated 2020 re-election effort. 2:29 Pascale Ferrier: Canadian suspect accused in ricin letter case Pascale Ferrier, 56, was arrested at the Canada-U.S. border in September 2020 and charged with sending the president a threatening letter laced with homemade ricin, a poison she brewed at her home in Montreal. Story continues below advertisement Intercepted two months before the 2020 election, the letter described Trump as an 'ugly tyrant clown' and urged him to give up his bid to hold onto the White House. She was sentenced to almost 22 years in prison.
