1-Oct-05. Council must take stand on casino. Red Deer Advocate, B1.

In this editorial, the author discusses the controversy over the planned $1.5-million expansion of the Jackpot Casino in the City of Red Deer. It is opined that Red Deer City Council have abdicated their responsibility to represent their constituents by not taking a stand on casino development in the city. The author also points out that charities, which depend immensely on casino revenue, are forced to defend casinos just like they have with bingos. In conclusion, the editorialist states that the province cannot possibly be objective when it comes to the casino expansion approval process because they also generate huge revenues from the facilities.