Opinion

The bomb disposal unit swooped at some ungodly hour. The fumigators tagged along too, as did the garbage squad, herbicide experts, furniture movers and interior decorators. Quite a team, when you think about it.

Anyone who went to Kindergarten can recite it from memory; “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Unfortunately, as we all learn as we grow up, there’s not a lot of truth to that statement.

Last Monday's town council meeting-that-wasn't was, fortunately, one of a rare number of meetings that failed to take place due to a lack of councillors.

The thought of a new school being built in Athabasca sometime in the near future is an intriguing one.

Greatwest Article Template v8 Double Click to Edit Details Write the text of the Article Below this Box It had tension. It had danger. It had a touch of theatre. Sangudo’s Bull Bash on Saturday only lasted about two hours.

Greatwest Article Template v8 Double Click to Edit Details Write the text of the Article Below this Box I’m afraid the time I have dreaded has come, And though it’s exciting, I can’t help but feel glum.

Greatwest Article Template v8 Double Click to Edit Details Write the text of the Article Below this Box Dear Editor, Re: Arming our provincial employees Peace officers were originally hired by the province to save money, they were empowered to assist

Barrhead never fails to put on an event that's catered to all ages. The Blue Heron Fair was a great success, bringing family and friends together outside for a weekend full of sunshine.

Dear Editor, The County of Barrhead has decided to rebuild and pave Township Road 604. This is a great idea and much appreciated for those that use this road.

Dear Editor, I was in Barrhead from Calgary last weekend for a family wedding and had a slow leak in a tire. I went to Fountain Tire late on Friday to see about getting it fixed. The person there said they could fix it right away.