Opinion

You canít blame Athabasca University Governing Council chair Barry Walker for trying to look on the bright side.

The birds are chirping and the very tall piles of snow around town are beginning to melt. The sun is shining and the temperature is beginning to creep above zero for more than just one day at a time.

Dear Editor, 75-year-old seniors should be made aware that Alberta Transport does not require them to complete a Simard MC (screening tool for the ID of cognitively impaired medically at risk drivers) or Drive Able assessment for the renewal of their

Dear Editor, In the past several months there has been several articles in the Barrhead Leader regarding the existing “The Animal Control Bylaw” last amended in 2004.

Where have all Barrhead’s skilled workers gone? It is a question that needs addressing as the town seeks to maintain a robust economic base – the cornerstone for a healthy future.

Wednesday night I went to bed with much to look forward to. Come morning I was off to Edmonton for a day filled with excitement and adventure, first to document protesting pharmacists. After I was finished my work duties, the day was mine.

Dear Editor, The Provincial Government is mandating two baths a week for residents of long term healthcare facilities.

The news of layoffs and buyouts at Athabasca University is certainly unwelcome, though itís not entirely unexpected.

As Canadians, we grow up with winter. We are moulded by it by virtue of living nearly one third of our lives in it.

Once again, both Athabasca and Boyle will be represented at minor hockey provincial championships this year. The local area seems to be spoiled for gifted young hockey players.