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Abandoning animals is cruel and irresponsible

Abandoning animals is cruel and irresponsible

Dear Editor, We received a call on Monday regarding a number of abandoned cats found in an out building just east of Romeo lake. There are at least six adults and four litters with a total of 12 to 14 kittens anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks old.
Drivers, show respect

Drivers, show respect

Dear Editor, I am writing about the controlled intersections and un-controlled intersections in Town. More times than not people, “fly through” them without looking for people walking and or using canes, wheelchairs, walkers and power scooters.
In with the new, whatever form it takes

In with the new, whatever form it takes

If summer days are supposed to be lazy and quiet, the Alberta government has yet to get the memo when it comes to the Athabasca/Boyle area.
The good fight

The good fight

This is a good week to remember the things that are truly important. A pair of events this week will raise money for cancer research, in the hopes of helping those currently battling the disease, and of making future generations safe from it.
Learning from our seniors

Learning from our seniors

Last week Alberta celebrated 440,000 individuals across the province. They are the volunteers, the storytellers, the grandparents and great grandparents. They are the seniors, and last week was their week.
Please stop the cuts to disability services

Please stop the cuts to disability services

Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the individuals I support and care about. I work with an organization that provides for our most vulnerable individuals who have a disability.
Time for new blood

Time for new blood

With news the Town of Westlock’s chief administrative officer Darrell Garceau is leaving the town and moving to British Columbia for the second time, it’s time to look back at what he has done for the community.
Big week at AU

Big week at AU

Athabasca Universityís annual convocation is just days away.
The rebirth of baseball

The rebirth of baseball

Once upon a time Barrhead’s baseball star shone brightly in the sporting firmament. Names like the Orioles, the Blue Jays and the Yankees were spoken with pride and almost a certain reverence.
Our caring community

Our caring community

Dear Editor, After losing our home to a fire three weeks ago we have been very fortunate to have so many supportive people around us. We just want to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to help us get our life back in order.
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