Opinion

Once again, something stinks at Pembina Hills. The school division is again without a superintendent after last week’s announcement that Egbert Stang’s last day with the division was Dec. 4.

At the end of October 2010 former Supt. Richard Harvey parted company with Pembina Hills sooner than anticipated. Did he resign or was he terminated? PHRD has never said.

I don’t know what’s in the water around here, but I’m not sure I want to drink it anymore. I’m afraid if I do I’m either going to get fired or resign for some reason. Let me explain.

Dear Editor, I read the article re: shopping locally cost us more money than city prices. I, as a retailer check my prices monthly and in Edmonton I have found we are lower price wise, plus, we do lots of sales to keep people here.

Dear Editor, I find myself reluctantly siding with Premier Redford’s hardliner Prohibition measures needed for our out-of-control provincial DUI problem.

The 19th Annual Community Christmas Dinner went off without a hitch at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex last Thursday. Over 700 guests received a delicious dinner at no cost, while 175 take-out orders were also given out.

When only 30 people show up to an event in town, it might be considered by some to be a failure. But when you consider a crowd this size gathering at the recent Southview Development public hearing, this perspective changes.

The inevitable consequences of drinking and driving are tragic no matter when they occur. But there is something especially painful about them when they come at Christmas time.

Dear Editor, I was under the impression that “fixed” election dates were reliable, dependable dates voters could count on and plan for … like the fixed date for America’s presidential elections: every four years on the first Tuesday after the first M

One kind of net has been put away, and another one is just getting broken out. Yes, with volleyball season over, it’s time for our proud cagers to take to the hardcourt and bring some basketball glory to Barrhead.