Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Barrhead Transportation Task Force survey Attention: Ralph Helder, Vice Chair I know it is past the closing date for completed surveys. Cannot be helped. The Barrhead Leader arrives here 2 or 3 weeks after the issue date.

Dear Editor, While attending the Saturday afternoon performance of the Wildrose Rodeo last week-end, I witnessed a woman holding a 2 or 3 year old child, slip and fall hard while descending the unrailed staircase on the East side of the Arena.

Dear Editor, I once read a tag line for Barrhead, “the friendly town.” While I agree with the line most of the time, I am concerned about some events unfolding that tell a different story.

Whatever your favourite winter rituals may be, consider adding watching your local hockey teams to the list.

We are officially in the throes of an election race. One issue most candidates have already touched on, at least for the Town of Athabasca, is economic development.

In boxing parlance, last Thursday’s debate between Barrhead’s two mayoral hopefuls at the Chamber of Commerce meeting was like a weigh-in before a championship fight. It was a chance for Mark Vriend and Gerry St.

Dear Editor: I was driving my Chev Silverado from Edmonton to Grande Prairie on the morning of September 7th when I stupidly ran out of gas on Highway 43 south of Onoway.

Dear Editor, I am writing an apologetic letter to residents of Barrhead and potential customers whom may be interested, but unable to purchase produce, preserves and baked goods that I had planned to sell at the Barrhead Farmer’s Market from this wee

Dear Editor, I have a business in Barrhead and a parking spot at back and over a month ago there was only one car parked (staff who worked that day) which left a large space.

There is a good chance the Oct. 21 election is the last one to take place under the paradigm we have been accustomed to for nearly 20 years.