Opinion

Dear Editor, On behalf of the business community in Barrhead, the Chamber of Commerce would like to thank both the Town and County employees for all their hard work over the past few weeks clearing and maintaining our roads.

With regards to the Town of Barrhead interfering with private business in the fitness industry: In my opinion, there is a void in town that is not being met by local businesses and I am happy to speak up about it.

All it takes is the snap of a photograph. There is a new way to deposit your bi-weekly pay cheques, and all it takes is a cell phone and an app. Tools, such as the TD Mobile Deposit, allow for users to deposit their paycheques in three easy steps.

When I was young we had a tradition in our household. The first snowfall of every year, we would run out the door, with our boots half on, coats unzipped, hats lopsided, and we would flop in the snow, flapping our arms furiously. We made snow angels.

Dear Editor, I would like to extend a big thank you to the two young gentlemen who helped me to my feet as I had fallen on the icy sidewalk on Main Street and was unable to get up by myself. I certainly was grateful for their assistance.

Dear Editor, About seven weeks ago I switched from Epcor to Just Energy. About a week ago I got a return slip for a credit of $116.94. I phoned them to see why and they said I had overpaid but I would get my return in about eight-10 weeks.

Residents of Athabasca, Boyle and the surrounding area need to be commended for demonstrating the spirit of giving.

If all goes according to the county's plan, the Tawatinaw Valley ski hill will be open for business on Dec. 26. This is undoubtedly good news for residents — whether they're skiers themselves or they simply don't want to see this excellent facility sit idle for another year. At the same time, residents should be wary of making any concrete plans for Boxing Day — the county's plan doesn't appear to be a very good one.

Most of us will never know the horrors that victims of violence and abuse have endured, and in some cases continue to endure. For that, we should extremely thankful.

Drivers across the country, but especially in our province, have been marveling at where the price of gasoline has been heading over the last two weeks.