Opinion

The Spirit Centre project is definitely costing town ratepayers a lot of money, but after really looking at the facility, few could argue it hasn’t been worthwhile.

Candidates have less than two weeks remaining to pound the pavement on the campaign trail in hopes of winning over Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock constituents and convincing them to purchase a Progressive Conservative (PC) membership to cast a ballot o

With the departure of Ken Kowalski from the provincial political scene when the next election is called, it’s important for voters in the Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock riding to recognize the opportunity that lies before them.

Diary entry of an Englishman in Barrhead. Date: Friday, Jan. 6. Went curling today. No, scratch that. Went to see curling with Dennis, pet name for my cranky camera.

The relationship between the Village of Boyle and Portage College shined this week with stories about the Campus of Continuous Care and the Heavy Equipment Operator progam.

Bad weather has traditionally been seen as a good Christmas gift for Barrhead retailers as it encourages people to shop locally rather than drive to the city. Unfortunately Santa did not deliver in 2011.

Dear Editor I would like to voice my dislike over the 2011 Year in Review, regarding May 3, 2011.

Dear Editor In the Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 issue of the Barrhead Leader, I read the comment written by Henry Stel, who quoted, “...more than 12,000 unborn children that are murdered in their mother’s wombs in Alberta every year...

Dear Editor, My vehicle also adds up 50,000 km plus within a year, which I also use for work and my wages are around the $2,500 a month mark.

Dear Editor I would like to express the gratitude I have for the Barrhead Community.