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Looking for solutions

Looking for solutions

No one here is against hunting, or quads, for that matter. One is an activity that pre-dates the foundation of our nation and the other is fast heading for similar cultural practice.
New school bait &switch?

New school bait &switch?

From the very beginning, Aspen View Public Schools assured the Athabasca community that’s its plan was to replace Edwin Parr Composite with something that was much more than just a school.
Drinking and driving message important for adults as well

Drinking and driving message important for adults as well

Congratulations to the students of Barrhead Composite High School. For the last two weeks students have been working hard to get their message out: don’t drive while impaired.
Just a small step away

Just a small step away

Higher education has become less of a privilege and more of a far-fetched-rich-people-plan-b-option in North America.
Town has pet bylaw in place for a reason

Town has pet bylaw in place for a reason

Dear Editor, People who live in a democracy choose their representatives who then make reasonable, informed decisions on their behalf. For those who don’t make reasonable decision they face the electorate on a regular basis.
Not all residents want West Power Line

Not all residents want West Power Line

Dear Editor, I would like to address Bill Lane and the County Council with respect to the article in the Barrhead Leader concerning the West Power Line Route.
A bad week

A bad week

Anyone standing on the outside looking in would have to admit it’s been a seven-day stretch for Westlock County. There’s no denying it. Check out the headlines.
Teens make a difference

Teens make a difference

Next winter when residents young and old take a skate around the town’s newly fixed up outdoor rink, they will have the Westlock Interact Club to thank.
Pride comes at a small cost

Pride comes at a small cost

We take pride in the newspaper we produce, and we hope the community does to. But part of that pride comes at a cost. We often have to write and print articles that may not portray some community members in the best light. This includes court.
Pool has more lives than Mr. Spock

Pool has more lives than Mr. Spock

I must admit, I didn’t see this one coming. When I walked out of the Woodlands County council chambers on May 5, I truly thought the aquatic centre project was officially dead.
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