Rothenburger

EDITORIAL – Keeping a driver’s licence should be based on ability, not age

June 13, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. DID YOU HEAR the one about the 86-year-old driver who took the government to court for having his driver’s licence taken away? He was made [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – 15-Minute Cities and the alleged plan to ‘control the masses’

June 10, 2023 // 7 Comments

IT SEEMED LIKE such a good idea — a more walkable city, neighbourhoods with amenities close by, reductions in the use of fossil fuels. In the minds of some, though, it’s [Continue]

EDITORIAL – We need another KamTalk, not just another ‘town hall’

June 8, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WHETHER MAYOR RHJ decides to hold a town hall meeting of his own, or a council committee puts one together, something very important needs [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Support for legalizing alcohol in parks is growing

June 7, 2023 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ALCOHOL IN PARKS? The concept continues to gain momentum and it’s inevitable there will be a new push for it in the Tournament Capital. [Continue]

EDITORIAL – The sad fact is that the Yellowhead Highway might be unfixable

June 6, 2023 // 3 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID’ is a saying that’s become popular in the last few years. Whether it originated with Jeff MacNelly, the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Frootloops councillors stand united at special meeting

June 3, 2023 // 2 Comments

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Frootloops town council has been called to discuss councillors’ concerns about the leadership style of Mayor Jackhammer. They sit at the horseshoe [Continue]