Opinion

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.

In the immortalized words of Alice Cooper, school’s out… forever. About 120 R.F. Staples students, along with 15 from St. Mary, have finished their high-school careers and are moving on to, presumably, bigger and better things.

Seeing a major cancer research study leave Alberta’s two major centres and travel to the smaller communities is a step in the right direction.

If Barrhead is to prosper in the coming years it has to embrace change. The town has no option.

It’s hard to believe I have officially been in Barrhead one month. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. I’ve found myself so busy I’ve hardly had time to explore the town yet.