Opinion

One day not so long ago, my wife and I were in need of a prescription filled. The lady at the counter informed us there would be a half-hour waiting time. That’s fine; we will go have a coffee and perhaps a slice of pie.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 069, which represents Athabasca University’s support staff, is very concerned about recent comments bringing into question the viability of the university in the town of Athabasca.

Re: “Library Board refuses move to new school site,” Aug. 4 edition Athabasca Advocate This is a very catchy heading indeed. However, it is entirely misleading.

If nothing else, at least give Town of Athabasca chief administrative officer Josh Pyrcz points for creativity.

I am writing to respond to the letter “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down ” submitted by Bud Ottosen and printed in the Aug. 11 edition of the Advocate. While I agree with Mr.

It was my honour to be the organizing liaison for the two recent Team Alberta luncheons that were held at the Athabasca Legion on Aug. 6 and 11. But I didn't do it alone.

The sun is at its hottest around noon when it is directly overhead, burning brightly from the center of our galaxy at a distance of 149.

Sometimes it doesn't pay to get ahead. As a reporter working for a small community newspaper, I often like to try to get as much done ahead of time as possible.

Ah, the Westlock Fair is here at last. An occasion for both celebration and a little bit of sadness, for what is fair weekend if not the signal that summer has come to an end? After all, there is literally only one week left before the start of public school once the fair is done. In a lot of ways, the fair is a going-out party for the summer, one last chance to enjoy the sunny weather before the fall sets in and we head back to class/work/whatever.

Last night (Aug. 29) was a ‘super moon’, and I guess super weird things happen during a super moon. This morning, well before dawn, the dog and I went out for a morning walk.