Opinion

Dear Editor, Disappointment and dismay with our Town and County Councils is what comes to my mind whenever I think of the swimming pool situation in the Town of Barrhead.

Dear Editor, Does municipal “idiocy” exist? It certainly seems like it does to us in the Town of Barrhead! The pool was supposed to stay open until June; unfortunately, and in our opinion, to everyone’s amazement, the immediate decision by Town counc

It’s that time of year, when governments are putting the finishing touches on their budgets, and putting in motion the plans they have for the forthcoming year. Already the federal government announced its budget on Feb.

It’s been the kind of week where nearly everybody has been focused on sports. The 2014 Winter Olympics wrapping up Sunday, and Canadians from coast to coast have every reason to be proud of the third-place finish in the official rankings.

The 2014 Winter Olympics came to a close on Sunday, and as Canadians we have a lot to be proud of. Canada ended the Olympics in third place with a total of 25 medals; 10 gold, 10 silver and 5 bronze.

Dear Editor, Sixteen years ago, I renewed my love for swimming at our beloved Barrhead Pool. I was a competitive swimmer for seven years as a kid and returned to lane swimming when I was expecting my second child.

Dear Editor, Sue Keenan, sounds to me that the only thing transparent here is the fact that Council already decided the entire issue of the pool three years ago, with that original report.

The question of what can be discussed in camera by elected officials has been raised this week, and while town council must tread carefully — after all, there are legitimate reasons to discuss matters in private — it should not shy away from tackling

The brawl between the midget B North Central Bulls and midget Athabasca Winter Hawks last week, which drew blood and multiple penalties, merits more than a shrug and an “oh well, it’s part of the game” attitude.

As enjoyable as it is to watch the best athletes in the world go head-to-head (or skate-to-skate, or sequin-to-sequin when it comes to ice dance outfits), the Sochi Winter Olympics, perhaps more than any Olympics in recent memory, highlights how than