Opinion

One can certainly understand that with the first real dump of snow comes the first barrage of complaints about the length of time it takes for the roads to be cleared.

In the continuing saga of Barrhead’s new aquatic centre, it looks like the county may be softening its stance. After the joint town and county council meeting on Thursday, Nov.

Snow has fallen, and already I can see scarves pulled tightly around faces as passersby walk their dogs in what is currently considered cold.

Dear Editor, Bringing up the “New Swimming Pool Controversy.” We are looking for a pool that is affordable and not so controversial as it causes neighbours to argue.

For those with a lead foot you may want to get it checked, because you may be getting a gift in the mail whether you like it or not.

Dear Editor, The long debated pool seems to be an issue that town and country councils cannot get resolved.

Every small to medium sized community wants – and needs – people to shop in their local stores, especially around holiday time.

It isn’t always easy to reconcile this region’s primary industry, agriculture, with the increased emphasis on residential development. That’s why it’s so critically important to have these documents in place and appropriately enforced.

When reporting the news of the week, it can sometimes seem like the coverage of what’s perceived as a negative story outweighs what’s perceived as a positive story, and in a sense that’s true, but it doesn’t mean positive things aren’t going on.

There can never be enough fundraisers or awareness campaigns about the numerous, and varied, types of cancer.