Power Those Who Protect Us campaign supports Canadian volunteers
A letter from a Chetwynd volunteer firefighter praises the 70 percent volunteer Canadian fire service, explains CVFSA and Duracell partner to fund donations, and urges readers in British Columbia to buy marked AA20 Duracell packs. Each purchase adds two batteries to a donation aiding volunteer departments nationwide.
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Chetwynd
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association
CVFSA
Nered
Duracell
We Didn’t Wake Up One Day to Be Alcoholic Addicts
A reader, Neal Meyer, a recovering alcoholic, shares his journey over 22 years of sobriety. He urges understanding of the disease, responsibility for recovery, and support for those plagued by addiction rather than judgment. He notes the broader issue of prescription drug addiction among housewives and cites the Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission.
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Nomi
Neal Meyer
AADAC
Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission
North America
Local woman challenges biographical article on abuse claims
A reader disputes a February 25 piece asserting her son’s abuse, alleging factual discrepancies and limited perspective. She cites court rulings in Manitoba and Alberta, defending her granddaughter and noting hurt caused to the family while acknowledging alleged progress.
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Manitoba
Alberta