Opinion

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

The sudden closure of Barrhead’s pool is a grievous blow to the community. Of course, the decision most directly affects staff and pool users like Barrhead Swim Club, the schools, seniors and the Queen of Hearts triathletes.

Letter to the Editor: Tuesday February 11 was a very heart breaking day for Barrhead Swim Club.

Dear Editor, It is with great sadness that I write this letter. It was approximately seven years ago that I wrote a similar letter to the editor which was published in the Leader.

Dear Editor, My nose is wet, I’m very cute and I have puppy breath. A lot of people will want me now, but in six months I won’t be so cute anymore. I will be a teenager and somewhat reckless, I may wreck some of your stuff and pee on the carpet.

Every year, volunteers from local emergency services departments make a series of PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) program presentations to Grade 9 students in the area outlining the importance of making safe choices — and the

One can’t help but be nervous when Environment Canada says it won’t reveal what, if any, plans it has for the Meanook Biological Research Station the University of Alberta is vacating.