Action Alert: Save Castle Special Place

2011-02-23

Action Deadline:

Mon, 2011-03-14 (All day)

ACTION CHECKLIST

Write a short letter to Premier Stelmach. Use the white box at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5654/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=5663#letter Write your letter in that box, using your own words and making use of tips below (also at the above link). You can change the wording in the Subject box if you wish. Click to send when done. Copies will also automatically go to local MLA, Evan Berger and the opposition MLAs: Bridget Pastoor, Liberal; Paul Hinman, Wild Rose; Rachel Notley, NDP; and Dave Taylor, Alberta Party.
After you send your letter, please take a moment and call MLA Evan Berger (403-553-2400). Berger is the local MLA. Let him know of your opposition.
Print & post the poster with maps & photos. Download the poster in PDF (1.74 MB) at http://www.sierraclub.ca/sites/sierraclub.ca/files/castle-pdf.pdf or JPG (199 KB) http://www.sierraclub.ca/sites/sierraclub.ca/files/castle-pdf.jpg Open and print with your computer's picture printing function at letter size and post, or for more impact, save to memory stick & print at ledger size (11" x 17") at a local print shop & then post in public places.
Ask friends & family to join the action and email them this action alert.
Stay in the news & action loop by "liking" Stop Castle Logging on Facebook. If not on Facebook, you can still view our page at http://tinyurl.com/4v7pp7y

TIPS FOR WRITING LETTERS

State what the Castle Special Place / Special Management Area means to you. Ask Premier Stelmach to stop the pending logging of the Castle.
Use your own reasons and/or draw from the action alert above.
Ask your concerns to be represented in the Alberta Legislature. Request a reply.

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