Opinion

Town of Barrhead Council recently chose to postpone their ultimatum regarding the aquatic centre situation. Town Council did not follow through with their own ultimatum to halt any further discussions with the County as of August 8.

Dear Editor, Yes, Barrhead needs a pool. But why are we spending $15,000,000? Let’s make some comparisons: Whitecourt built a $20,000,000 pool in 2010 Whitecourt has a population of 9,605 (2011) and growing at roughly 7 per cent annually.

There is something impressive and humbling about attending a fair in a small town that has persisted year after year and has now rounded the corner on its 100th birthday.

The release last week of auditor general Merwan Saher’s report into former premier Alison Redford’s actions is a welcome development in more ways than one.

As residents anxiously wait to find out if Barrhead’s Curling Club is the winner of the 2014 Kraft Celebration Tour, excitement is building for TSN’s live broadcast on Monday, August 18.

The Town of Barrhead has decided to go ahead with the demolition of the old aquatic centre. This could arguably be the worst time to start this project as the two biggest events of the year are rapidly approaching.

No matter how you slice it, 100 years is a long time — a milestone well worth celebrating. This past weekend Jarvie celebrated its centennial anniversary in fine form with hundreds of residents past and present joining in the festivities.

The region’s residents came together as one group to show their support for Barrhead’s Curling Club on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Community members were up early on Monday as voting started for the Kraft Celebration Tour.

Town of Barrhead’s final pool proposal could halt any further discussions regarding a new aquatic centre for residents.

Town of Barrhead’s latest pool ultimatum could prevent the region’s residents from ever getting a new aquatic centre.