Opinion

Dear Editor, Shop Locally?? Prize Caribbean Cruise?? In this economy when families are struggling to make ends meet, I would think that the prize could go towards; gas bill, water bill, power bill, $250 at IGA, meat package, family pass to the swimmi

It’s unfortunate there is a need in this day and age for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of those hurt by domestic violence and bullying.

Snow glorious snow, what winter lovers live for. There hasn’t been much of a shortage of the white stuff, considering the season is still technically autumn.

Dear Editor: It’s October 31st and an armada of volunteers show up to help get the “Co-op Family Pumpkin Walk” underway.

Dear Editor: Response to Kory Kopf letter Yes, sadly, like most young women, I ignorantly chose abortion three times as a form of birth control.

This Sunday is Remembrance Day, and all who call Canada home should recognize its importance. Canadian soldiers who have lost their lives in wars all over the world are owed a debt that can never be fully repaid.

Just last week we heard that Westlock FCSS could find itself in rough shape since it has received no funding increases from the province and no longer has deferred revenue to rely on.

Your appreciation of Halloween tomorrow may depend on your capacity for chills and thrills, or at least your love of candy. If you are one of the many people who enjoys the holiday, there are many ways to show your appreciation for it.

The white stuff finally settled over Barrhead this weekend. After several unconvincing flurries in recent weeks, the real deal has arrived, two months earlier than last year.

Dear Editor, What do you know about fetal development? Is abortion just about women’s rights? I recently read two similar letters to the editor (Ms. Kopf’s in the October 16, 2012 edition Barrhead Leader; Ms.