GRANDE: Gifts & Gripes - Patricia Varga & Heather Dorey

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Letter to the Editor
Our Veterans, both past and present, and those who are still serving in the Canadian Forces, were at the forefront of our thoughts on Remembrance Day. With every poppy worn proudly by Canadians, we send a message of thanks and gratitude for their service. With every dollar that is collected through the Poppy Campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion is able to fulfill its mission in communities across Canada to serve Veterans and their families, to promote Remembrance and to act in the service of Canada and its communities.
This year, Legion Branches across the country have reported outstanding results for their Poppy Campaigns. All donations collected from their community, stays in their community. Programs funded through the Poppy Campaign range from helping homeless Veterans leave the street behind to promoting creative art and literary interpretations of Remembrance for our youth.
As President of the Legion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Canadians across the nation, and throughout the world, for your kindness and generosity. To those who gave of their time and their funds, your collective contribution will ensure that our Veterans will continue to receive the care and support they need, and that our children will remember the great sacrifices that have been made for the freedom we enjoy today.
Patricia Varga
Dominion President
The Royal Canadian Legion


Letter to the Editor
Have you thought about electronic cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are a revolutionary new delivery system. Liquid nicotine is vaporized into steam by an atomizer. This allows the user to inhale vapour that looks and feels just like smoke. This provides the most realistic smoking experience without the damaging effects of carcinogens or tars.
With electronic cigarettes there is no second-hand smoke or odor, so it is not subject to smoking bans.
For some reason West Edmonton Mall will not allow electronic cigarettes.
Health Canada has classified them as a medical device. They've also made it illegal for Canadians to sell electronic cigarettes so you have to buy them through the internet and you can't buy overseas.
I don't understand all the politics behind something so positive. It solves everyone’s problems.
Sincerely,
Heather Dorey
Alberta Beach

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