3-Feb-07. Free the ponies. Edmonton Journal, A18.

This editorial discusses the $60-million in subsidies that is received annually by Horse Racing Alberta from the provincial government. Since 2002, about $200-million has gone from the treasury to subsidize an industry that is largely based on gambling. This program has recently attracted the attention of Alberta Liberal MLA Maurice Tougas who has said the funds would be more appropriately spent on schools or health care services. The editorialist recommends that Premier Ed Stelmach should begin to wean Horse Racing Alberta away from government largesse.