The Editor:
I write today to respond to comments made by Marge Young on Page A2 of the March 13, 2013 edition of the Estevan Mercury.
Ms. Young said, "We also heard that our MLA Doreen Eagles informed a former Estevan resident this past summer that in her opinion, Highway 39 and Highway 6 would never be twinned in her lifetime. I found that very discouraging." She went on to say, "I thought she would be behind the effort."
I unreservedly deny this accusation! I have expressed my frustration and disappointment directly to Ms. Young, that she would repeat hearsay. I would have appreciated a call from her asking if I did in fact make those comments prior to her doing the interview.
I have lobbied for Highways 39 and 6 to be made safer and I continue to do so. I have met with the Time to Twin Committee several times and have arranged and attended meetings between this group and the minister. I will continue to meet with this committee.
I do find it discouraging that Ms. Young does not research "gossip", which in turn does not enhance the credibility of the committee, as this is not the first time corrections have had to be made regarding comments made by the committee chair.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Doreen Eagles
MLA - Estevan
