Opinion

Every new school year there is a lot of emphasis on road safety, and rightfully so. Those streets that were quiet and easy to navigate are now filled with the hustle and bustle of students going to and from school.

This month I celebrated my one-year anniversary at the Leader. I know, I know, I get breathless just thinking about it. Being in uncharted employment territory makes me extremely edgy, even a little self-conscious.

Dear Editor, The Edmonton Firefighters Memorial Society held their annual Remembrance service September 11, 2012.

The grand opening of the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre last June was impressive, to be sure, but an arena without ice isn’t exactly a showstopper.

They came, they saw … and they had an absolute blast. The crowds that filled the Agrena last weekend witnessed adrenaline-pumping rodeo action at its finest.

There’s nothing quite like being in a band. I was a rock star myself once. I had big hair and wore sunglasses on stage while I blasted out wicked 13 minute guitar solos to a crowd of screaming fans... Just kidding.

Dear Editor, When is a person a person with rights? MP Stephen Woodworth’s Motion 312 calls for a parliamentary committee to study Canada’s 400 year old definition of a human being.

“Before you criticize a person, walk a mile in their shoes.” As sayings go, it’s a classic.

Many years and several Athabasca town councils ago, our municipal leaders established a ‘direct control’ district covering the riverfront area within the downtown core.

It's been 11 years since the series of four suicide attacks were committed in the U.S September 11, but in some ways it still seems like yesterday.