Opinion

Premier Alison Redford’s abrupt resignation last week sent shockwaves across the province; now we wait with the rest of Alberta for the debris to settle.

The time has come again Barrhead, to honour those who give their time selflessly to the community. The 2014 Volunteer of the Year Awards is almost upon us. The chance to give thanks and recognize those individuals who make Barrhead a better place.

Dear Editor, At a time of global insolvency, where numerous countries and jointed economies are fighting to stay one step ahead of bankruptcy! Where even the U.S.

As we see it: So we read in the newspaper that “Woodlands County” may offer $1 to 1.5 million to the Town of Barrhead for their potential new swimming pool. This prospect has opened up a lot of questions.

Westlock can hold its head high after last weekend’s Bantam ‘B’ Provincial Hockey Tournament at the Rotary Spirit Centre.

Barrhead’s cup of youthful talent runneth over. For five days last week the 34th Barrhead Rotary Music Festival provided a platform for young people to display their abilities in music and speech arts.

Dear Editor, We are unhappy and dismayed at the actions from both Town and Country Councils on this pool issue. Please settle down and really consider all the facts and ramifications not only short term but long term.

Dear Editor, The reason we all feel torn over the pool plebiscite is because we were all manipulated, led down the expropriation path and locked out of the decision process.

Athabasca County council should be applauded for conducting a far-reaching review of councillor Dowhaluk’s timesheets in light of discrepancies that were highlighted last month.

As much as the Advocate enjoys printing local commentary in the Letters to the Editor section, once we receive a critical mass of letters on a particular subject, it’s tough not to think: shouldn’t this move beyond the letters page and into an organi