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Fairview: Fluoridation forum not decisive, time will tell on taxpayer conclusions
Town of Fairview residents had the chance to listen to speakers on both sides of the fluoride debate Tuesday evening and at least 70 people showed up and signed in (there may have been a few who did not sign in). However, with the debate between the two sides being inconclusive it’s difficult to see […]
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Fairview: Broken pipes, seized pumps, what next?
The recent broken pipe was not the only problem the water treatment plant had to deal with last week. Seized river pumps and problematic balance valves contributed to their headaches. Director of Public Works Garry Leathem reported to council on the recent water break. He explained the water treatment plant had been down for 12 […]
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Lethbridge: Brushing up on fluoride
If a local group has its way, the fluoridation of Lethbridge water could be discontinued. But it won’t happen overnight says Mark Benson with Fluoride Free Lethbridge, a group of concerned citizens calling for an end to forced fluoridation of local water supplies. “Our main goal right now is not so much to get it […]
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Okotoks poised to stop adding fluoride to water
The Town of Okotoks will stop adding fluoride to its drinking water supply Thursday, after receiving approval from the provincial government Dec. 13. In May, town council voted six to one in favour of repealing the existing fluoridation bylaw and removing fluoride from drinking water. Coun. Matt Rockley said the town engaged both residents and […]
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Red Deer: Great fluoride debate
Little else gets people as wound up as the debate over fluoride in the City’s drinking water. Those on both sides of the issue have plenty of information on hand to provide their case, which leaves many wondering what indeed is the best direction for the City to take in this matter. Fluoride has long […]
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Fairview: Fluoridation of town water up for more discussion
Fairview Town council has returned to the discussion of taking fluoridation out of the town treatment plant. Director of Public Works Garry Leathem said that on one occasion the necessary tests took 10 hours to complete because things didn’t go well. He explained that the water treatment plant has to do two tests within a […]
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To fluoridate or not: Red Deer city council to decide whether to keep it in water
City council in Red Deer, Alta., will decide next month whether to reduce, increase or eliminate fluoride in drinking water. Or it may allow residents decide the issue in a plebiscite next year. Earlier this week, the two sides of the fluoridated water debate was argued before city council decides on Oct. 29. James Beck, […]
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Fairview: Town continues to weigh fluoridation question
Fairview Town council again discussed whether the town should discontinue the fluoridation of town water or not as Associated Engineering sent engineer Rudy Chan to do a presentation on fluoridation. There was no decision and the town continues to look to ratepayers for input. Chan began by saying he is not an expert on fluoridation […]
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Fairview: Is fluoridated water on the chopping block?
In 1957 the citizens of Fairview voted in a plebiscite 92% in favour of adding fluoride to the water after local dentist Dr. Merose Woronuk proposed the concept. Now the town is going to be asking people if they want to stop adding fluoride to the water. On May 15 of this year, Town CAO […]
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Calgary: $750K in fluoridation savings sits idle in city coffers
A year after Calgary decided to cease putting fluoride in its drinking water, city council has yet to decide what to do with the $750,000 of annual savings. The money was to be channelled toward low-income children who might be at a dental disadvantage without fluoridated water. Nearly a quarter of the kids who are […]
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