Opinion

Dear Editor, Recent news coverage about the deaths of children and youth in care has sparked much discussion and speculation, but there is one point about which we all agree: the death of even one child is tragic and unfortunate.

One of the highlights of the Advocate staff’s year is reading through letters to Santa by Aspen View students (see excerpts from the letters in our Christmas Greetings section, starting page 15).

Athabasca Mayor Roger Morrill raises a valid concern over the amount of taxpayers’ money — over $10,000 — spent on the recent Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference, but the three councillors who attended don’t deserve to be vilif

Look at the cartoon on the right of this page. So many glum looks, so many downturned mouths, despite the plethora of purchases. And so many bodies crushed together in a tight space. It is hardly the fitting face of the season to be merry.

Dear Editor and the Town of Barrhead, I’m writing to praise Barrhead and its many choral groups. Last night I attended the Festival of Choirs at the United Church and it was a delight to the ears, mind, and soul.

Dear Editor, I have some concerns about the article by Doug Neuman titled End Public Funding to Private Schools that was posted a few weeks back.

Dear Editor, My name is Jackson Hooimeyer and I am a private school student. I have a bit of concern about Doug Neuman’s article that focused on ending funding to private schools in the Barrhead Leader.

Dear Editor, I am writing today to express my feelings on small town businesses. I work for Blue Heron Support Services Association. Today Tuesday, December 10th we go downtown to do some errands for a lady I support.

Dear Editor, As a grade 12 student, I feel obligated to voice my concerns regarding the article recently published in the Barrhead Leader, entitled “End public funding to private schools” by Doug Neuman.

Brian Storseth's decision to seek the nomination in the Lakeland riding during the next federal election will undoubtedly leave Westlock residents pondering what the political landscape will look like when the 2015 federal election comes around.