Opinion

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.

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.

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.

Higher education has become less of a privilege and more of a far-fetched-rich-people-plan-b-option in North America.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.