Opinion

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.

Three weeks ago we received a letter from Elaine Visser describing a disturbing incident at the Wildrose Rodeo in which a little girl suffered a broken femur.

Dear Editor, Re: new Aquatic Centre As you know, I am certainly a firm supporter of a new pool, it seems obvious to me.

Dear Editor, I make a trip to the Compost Site just East of the Fire Hall every weekend during the summer. When I’m there I notice that people drop off all sorts of things.

Dear Editor, Your home is your safe haven. The place you relax and can let all your troubles go. A place to raise your kids, have thanksgiving dinner with your family, and cry in private when the world is on your shoulders.