LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

No complaints at this care centre

I have read negative stories regarding long-term care facilities in Canada. However, I have no complaints about my facility called Mount Royal Care Centre, owned by a for-profit company.

I have lived here for almost three years and the place is kept very clean. The food is good and the staff is very helpful and friendly. We can participate in sports and cultural activities and the company hires entertainers. The residents meet every month with management to discuss any issues; the atmosphere during meetings is positive and the issues are minor.

I see no reason to switch our facility to a federal or provincial government agency, unless the government promises to serve pepper steak, rack of lamb and foie gras every week.

Keith Keers, Calgary

Snitching for the greater good

Re: Don’t turn the city into an army of curtain twitchers; Resist mayor’s errant call to snitch on your neighbour, Opinion, May 7

It’s irresponsible to suggest we turn the other cheek when we observe others blatantly disregarding rules that help us to remain safer. Apparently, Chris Nelson would rather be regarded as ‘cool.’ Not me! Violet Zahn, Calgary

Airlines must have trust of passengers

I came across two stories by passengers who flew with

Air Canada from Toronto to Western Canada in early May. The planes were nearly full, meaning passengers were sitting close to each other for hours. Canada’s other major carrier blocks out the middle seat.

If air travel is to recover, the public has to feel safe. Airlines must do whatever it takes to regain the public’s trust. That means scrupulous adherence to public health advisories. Disregarding these procedures will only prolong delays for recovery. Frank van der Voet, Calgary

Listen to Alberta doctors, premier

Medical professionals give of themselves for the betterment of all Albertans and sacrifice time with their loved ones so we may have additional time with ours.

According to the premier, doctors simply want to pad their pockets with more of our tax dollars. But has Jason Kenney truly listened to them? Doctors have agreed that, with tough economic times, changes need to be made. In fact, they’ve come up with alternative cost-saving solutions that won’t have the same disastrous impact of

Kenney’s “solution.”

They are requesting to restore their original contract temporarily, go back to the negotiation table with the AMA, and get rid of Bill 21. These are small requests to help them meet the mental and physical needs of all Albertans.

UCP, please work with our doctors so they can continue the world-class health care Albertans access every day. Kellie Verburg, Lacombe