Opinion

Motions passed recently by Athabasca town council and Boyle village council, calling for all future joint council meetings regarding regional governance to be held publicly, shows they’ve both learned from past mistakes.

Christmas is a time to make magical memories with family and friends. It’s also a time to remember there are those who are alone, who have perhaps lost a loved one during 2011, who are sick or may be suffering some other personal crisis.

Dear Editor, John Dykstra, a long time resident of Barrhead, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Synovial Sarcoma, which is a rare form of Soft Tissue Cancer.

Dear Editor, Premier Redford has announced her intentions to enact legislation preventing parents from smoking in their cars while children are riding with them. I'm sure we all applaud the Premier's desire to protect the children of Alberta.

The holidays are a special time for everyone, no matter which of them you celebrate. There is no shortage of holidays at this time of year (as evidenced by today’s editorial cartoon).

It is perhaps quite appropriate that the Christmas holiday falls a scant four days after the shortest day of the year.

Now for a two-part test. Part A: What is the Golden Rule? A cinch for most people, I expect. No need to ask an expert, phone a friend or use any other lifeline. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” is the collective response. Correct.

Dear Editor, I understand that when I turn 65, I am not capable of driving a school bus anymore, but I need an extension to finish off this school year. So if it is going to help me drive, I am now asking for that extension. What a grand finale.

Dear Editor, We owe Terry and his wife from B.A.R.S. a debt of gratitude for all the service work they do. They take in strays, unwanted animals and abused animals.

Westlock County councillors have potentially opened a can of worms in regards to their assistance to local organizations looking to secure better interest rates when borrowing funds. Earlier this year, the county agreed to borrow $5.