What's on our Christmas wish list?
Editorial appeared in Fort McMurray Today, Dec. 20, 2006
Here's our Christmas wish list for people and entities who made it into the news in 2006 and, we anticipate, 2007.
Guy Boutilier: A Canada and world atlas to help him in his new intergovernmental affairs cabinet posting.
Premier Ed Stelmach: A page out of that atlas with the route up Highway 63 clearly highlighted (Guy already knows the way). Hopefully the anticipated visit by the new leader will be by land, not air, so the new premier can see what McMurrayites are dealing with.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper: No more nonsensical votes in the House of Commons on issues to please the right wing of his party. Stick to issues that matter to Canadians.
New Liberal leader Stephane Dion: English lessons and a fashion consultant.
Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe: Defeat.
Mayor Melissa Blake: Less frustration and more successes in her bid to build the region's future.
MP Brian Jean: Removal of the gag imposed by the prime minister's office to speak on the issues of the day. Hello, Brian?
All politicians, especially those in Wood Buffalo: Rid your speech of "going forward," "at the end of the day," "there was a good turnout," "basically" and "in fact." These phrases are meaningless.
Fort McMurray RCMP: More drug arrests.
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan: Safety. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alberta Transportation: One entire week without complaints about traffic on the revamped Highway 63. Also, a long construction season next year.
Fort McMurray Oil Barons: A winning streak longer than one game.
To CJOK/KYX-98 under its new Rogers owners: More, different tunes, not talk.
To three new radio stations expected to start up here in 2007: You're broadcasting to a local audience, so ensure your content is local, too.
The oilsands industry: High oil prices to ensure growth and production continues, because it seems clear royalty rates are going to be bumped up.
Fort Chipewyan residents: A clear answer on the moose meat contamination issue based on scientific facts, not hysteria.
Businesses in Fort McMurray: Employees who show up for work every day.
To all our readers: A merry Christmas and happy new year.
© Copyright 2006, Fort McMurray Today.
Here's our Christmas wish list for people and entities who made it into the news in 2006 and, we anticipate, 2007.
Guy Boutilier: A Canada and world atlas to help him in his new intergovernmental affairs cabinet posting.
Premier Ed Stelmach: A page out of that atlas with the route up Highway 63 clearly highlighted (Guy already knows the way). Hopefully the anticipated visit by the new leader will be by land, not air, so the new premier can see what McMurrayites are dealing with.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper: No more nonsensical votes in the House of Commons on issues to please the right wing of his party. Stick to issues that matter to Canadians.
New Liberal leader Stephane Dion: English lessons and a fashion consultant.
Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe: Defeat.
Mayor Melissa Blake: Less frustration and more successes in her bid to build the region's future.
MP Brian Jean: Removal of the gag imposed by the prime minister's office to speak on the issues of the day. Hello, Brian?
All politicians, especially those in Wood Buffalo: Rid your speech of "going forward," "at the end of the day," "there was a good turnout," "basically" and "in fact." These phrases are meaningless.
Fort McMurray RCMP: More drug arrests.
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan: Safety. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alberta Transportation: One entire week without complaints about traffic on the revamped Highway 63. Also, a long construction season next year.
Fort McMurray Oil Barons: A winning streak longer than one game.
To CJOK/KYX-98 under its new Rogers owners: More, different tunes, not talk.
To three new radio stations expected to start up here in 2007: You're broadcasting to a local audience, so ensure your content is local, too.
The oilsands industry: High oil prices to ensure growth and production continues, because it seems clear royalty rates are going to be bumped up.
Fort Chipewyan residents: A clear answer on the moose meat contamination issue based on scientific facts, not hysteria.
Businesses in Fort McMurray: Employees who show up for work every day.
To all our readers: A merry Christmas and happy new year.
© Copyright 2006, Fort McMurray Today.
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