In a satirical letter to the editor, John F. Jackson of Sherwood Park calls on Premier Danielle Smith to take over municipal governments, arguing that elected mayors, councils, and school boards are too pesky. He suggests the UCP should appoint urban czars to manage cities, using voters lists as a candidate pool.
Hawrelak Park Washrooms Called 'Gross'
Lloyd Onishenko of Edmonton praises the renovation of Hawrelak Park but criticizes the unisex restrooms in the pavilion as unsanitary. He reports that on Mother's Day, the facilities were in poor condition, with women complaining about unclean toilets. He calls for a response from the city explaining why this change is acceptable.
Bill 28 and Censorship Concerns
Rob Graesser of Edmonton questions the logic behind Bill 28, which targets library content. He argues that children have easy access to explicit material online and through TV, making the bill seem misguided. He suggests the UCP is using the notwithstanding clause to push the legislation.
The letters were published in the Edmonton Journal on May 12, 2026.
