Opinion

They came in ones and twos through the morning, teenagers and the middle-aged in jeans and sneakers, some with construction experience, some without. They came with resumes, they came with hope.

It’s s-s-s-s-o co-co-co-cold. I’m sh-sh-shivering so much I can b-barely t-t-type. My f-f-fingers are s-s-s-so numb … (Half an hour later) Okay, let’s start again, now I’ve warmed up with some Earl Grey.

Dear Editor, I like the idea of more doctors coming to Barrhead. I believe Barrhead can do with more.

Local shoppers can always find something interesting (and cheap) at The Riddle Store. Tucked in behind the Athabasca Native Friendship Centre, it’s easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there.

A provincial election must be called within weeks, according to the province’s fixed-election date legislation, and the campaign rhetoric is heating up across Alberta.

This week’s issue of the Advocate celebrates local athletes and those who support them with our annual Winter Sports Showcase. There are a great many people playing a number of sports in Athabasca, Boyle and the surrounding area.

Lac Ste. Anne County’s decision to move forward with installing an array of communications towers is a welcome development that will have wide-reaching benefits for each and every county resident.

Dear Editor, All of a sudden our American counterparts are seriously eyeing Canadian politics and our unique banking system. In the past, we Canadians were subjected to the brunt of their politics.

Dear Editor, A few months ago, we put an article in the Barrhead Leader in regards to John Dykstra and his battle with cancer.

It’s good news for Westlock-area residents that Alberta Health Services and the union representing thousands of support workers across the province came to an agreement to prevent any further work stoppage after last Thursday’s wildcat strike.