Opinion

Heated debate in politics is healthy. Undoubtedly elected officials must fight tooth and nail for their constituents, but that ‘fight’ must always remain figurative. In Westlock County council chambers last month that ‘fight’ became literal.

In the span of a few hours, 80,000 people from the Fort McMurray area were abruptly forced to evacuate the area. Some lost their homes, their jobs, their memories and their old lives.

I am writing in response to your article in the comment section of May 3rd edition of the Advocate. The alleged behavior outside the town office could be classified as unprofessional.

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the fire in Fort McMurray.

Fire bans are not meant to ruin your day. They are instituted by the chief of the fire department, during periods of extreme dry conditions, and are done so in an effort to protect our community.

It looks like the town and county, after years of debate, are finally within sight of coming to a recreation agreement.

To the Editor, On April 20, many parents attended the public forum listening to the superintendent stress that the attendance area proposal wasn’t decided upon yet. I’m sorry, but that is a farce.

It was a tumultuous week at Westlock County with reports of a physical altercation between councillors at an April meeting.

Putting out a newspaper, weekly or otherwise is a complicated matter. On a daily basis, the editorial, advertising and production teams, work separately, come together to put together the product that you see in front of you.

In a perfect world, the end is painless and it comes in our sleep. In reality however, rarely is that true.