Opinion

Transparency at all levels of government is important. When a public body is tasked with overseeing how thousands, millions or even billions of taxpayers’ dollars are spent, it is imperative we taxpayers know how that money is being spent.

Remembrance Day is fast approaching, and while it’s important to mark the day, it is also important to consider how we are supporting our veterans year-round. One way of extending support is through involvement in the local Legion branches.

Remembrance Day is almost upon us again. As the years pass and world events keep rumbling on, it is easy to forget why we should honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Barrhead Senior’s Drop-In Centre was full of gospel talent on Sunday, but more importantly it was packed with generosity, kindness and heart. The centre was host to a fundraising gospel concert Oct.

Dear Editor, When I recently heard rumours about the existing swimming closing in 2014, I was extremely disappointed. In May of 2012 I moved to Barrhead because of the indoor pool.

Dear Editor, In the October 15th issue of Town &Country David Gale characterized pro-life groups as counter-cultural extremists. Mr. Gale’s arguments are a good example of skirting the central issue.

Mayor Roger Morrill has noted that we’ve lost a total of 61 years of experience from the previous council to the one that was elected last Monday.

The votes have been counted — even at the town. We now have a new mayor, Ralph Leriger, and a trio of neophyte town councillors to go along with three incumbents.

After many months of Westlock residents running afoul of CN Rail, it’s good to see a potential solution is in the offing.

Perhaps it’s an exaggerated stereotype, but it seems true that collectively, we Canadians are a pretty humble bunch. We don’t like to toot our own horns or pat ourselves on the back all that much; we just go about our business.