Friday, 3 July 2026

July 3, 2026 Chautauqua

Beth's Ponderings

   I’ve lived in Mirror most of my life, and was here through both dissolution votes, with the Oct. 2003 vote, resulting in Mirror reverting to Hamlet status within the County of Lacombe.

   I can see MANY similarities between that process and the current separation campaign.

   In both cases there was/are outright lies being spread, as well as some half-truths and “the grass IS greener on the other side” completely false promises.

   Even when deciding to close our public school years ago, MANY important facts were ignored, or not even presented to the people voting.

   No matter how you look at the situation, Alberta will NOT be stronger on its own. We are only a strong province BECAUSE we are a part of Canada. Do your research, and don’t be seduced by the falsehoods.

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