Opinion

Barrhead is getting quite the taste of summer; a mouthful even. With the heat the province has been experiencing during the past two weeks, it’s important to know how to stay cool and safe.

The grumpy middle-aged man settled into his seat at the back of the bus.

Dear Editor, Over the past several years the Rich Valley Agricultural Society has successfully maintained community involvement by continuing to offer activities and produce successful events.

It’s a familiar tale. A local organization comes up with a good idea to provide a service that’s lacking in the community. People start to use that service and are appreciative of it. Funding starts to dry up.

Recently, local politicians have taken to online forums like Facebook to discuss important issues.

“I am a man who walks the walk” … “Our object is to find the path of least impact or disturbance” … “We will be as generous as we can” … These are the words of Dan Fouts, general manager of Stony Valley Contracting, a Fort McMurray company behind pla

It saddens me to say, with the heaviest of hearts, Steve’s life is hanging by a thread. You’re probably wondering who Steve is. Trusty Steve, to be exact. My travel companion, my majestic stallion, my friend of 10 years.

Athabasca came to life last weekend as another edition of the Magnificent River Rats festival rocked the town. This year’s festival had humble beginnings.

We’ve all heard the saying take time to stop and smell the roses. Though some people may abide by this and faithfully take in the beauty around them, we often don’t venture farther than our own rose garden for a deep breath of change.

As I write, there are whoops of joy in school corridors throughout the land. And why not? Schools are out for summer, exams are over.