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I was negatively surprised by the front page of the Journal of November 17th. The whole country was celebrating a historic moment in the history of sport in this country which just happened the day before in our city. A sporting event that saw more than 44,000 people brave freezing temperatures to cheer on and inspire our national football team did not seem to matter much to the editors of the Journal.
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On the first page, a small image and the title of the Mexico vs Canada game occupied a small square at the top of the page. Rather, the first page showed a mundane story of the first snowfall.
My kids were waiting for the morning paper to cut the first page and put it on their bedroom wall. What a desappointment!
Maybe in the sports section I would find better coverage. Much to my disappointment, on one page only one columnist wrote about it, accompanied by a single unimpressive image of two players vying for the ball.
At least on the web version, the Diary had a few more photos and a few more highlights from the game. Unfortunately, the Diary did not join the party; he failed to share the joy experienced by thousands of fans who understand that there is more than one sport to play and encourage in our city.
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Daniel Garros, Edmonton
Isn’t the veterans’ ID used for identification?
D. “Identity card available for veterans”, Letters, November 18
Thanks to John Fielder for 43 years of service to DND and to all the companies that recognize clients who identify as Veterans. I must stress, however, that the NDI 75 card is not an identity card per se, but rather a service registration card as stated on the front and back of it; “Record of Service Card†and: This is not an identity card. “
My NDI 75 reveals: my full name, medals awarded, rank, card serial number, dates of year of service (1948-1968), “and was honorably discharged from the Canadian Forces, and “I am a Veteran†and “Veterans Affairs Canada†statements, with phone number and website.
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NDI 75 stands for National Defense Identification? Not intended for use as personal identification? Purpose of the photo on the map? Does the card simply state that the service record referred to is that of the designated person? Isn’t this a form of proof making it possible to ensure that the person presenting the card, photo included, is indeed this person?
If the NDI 75 is not considered personal ID then I submit, the NDI 75 must be named NDROS 75 and an ID card issued to veterans. Let’s not forget that!
Gordon N. Cameron, Sherwood Park
Throwing away BC milk is a waste
Well I guess if you live long enough you will be able to see it all. The BC Milk Marketing Board advises dairy farmers in the Lower Mainland to dispose of their milk by dumping it on manure piles.
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And just down the street, the grocery stores are empty of everything, bottled water and probably milk too. How come no consumer or desperate person can find a five gallon bucket? Or even an empty milk jug? I can guarantee any dairy farmer would pour it for you, instead of throwing it on the dung heap; this is insane.
Do you think the head of the Milk Board who came up with this during a flood and pandemic forgot his first meal?
Wild boars have economic potential
There has been a lot of news recently regarding wild boars. The idea now is to trap and euthanize these “parasitesâ€. Has anyone thought about the economic potential of an opportunity for the boar industry. In Jamaica in the old days, these wild boars were killed and made into jerk pork. There are still a few wild boars in the mountains of Jamaica that are being hunted. The meat tastes great and is rich in protein and nutrients.
Here in Edmonton there are several Caribbean restaurants that offer great jerk pork using regular pork. What if a contract could be made with these restaurants to buy wild boar meat and make authentic jerk pork? The market is there.
Edward S. Redshaw, Edmonton
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