Opinion

And on the 67th day the white enemy attacked, striking in great numbers and with relentless, merciless accuracy. For nearly an hour an alien craft hovered unseen in front of the car, unleashing a fusillade of tiny gleaming pellets.

Dear Editor, Re: A response to “I think our future is doomed.” It was interesting for me to read the article – I think our future is doomed. I sat and pondered for a while and thought I must write my view.

Dear Editor, As a responsible pet owner I walk my beloved pooch two to three times a day, not only for his health but also my own (and yes I pick up the dog do). I do not always like the weather, but we must keep moving.

This week, we have seen the beginnings of what we can expect for the next six weeks: Christmas mania has caught Westlock, and will soon sink its claws into our quiet community. If you take a trip to the supermarket, you’ll here Christmas songs.

We are entering the age of the global virtual classroom. To those generations taught by teachers using chalk and blackboards, it is a bewildering concept. In those days the introduction of an overhead projector was seen as a technological advance.

It was quite the interesting adventure when I headed up to BCHS last Wednesday to take in the GROWTH Growing Opportunities School Expo.

It’s odd, but it’s true; every year, winter manages to sneak up on us. Maybe it’s because our eyes are still longingly cast backwards at summer, or maybe we expect to be raking leaves and enjoying fall colours for a little while longer.

“Lest we forget”. That is the oft-repeated refrain you hear time and time again at this time of year, as Remembrance Day approaches.

Lest we forget. Those three simple words are all it takes for people across this country to realize another Remembrance Day is upon us. It is those words that evoke such a strong response in many people, for many reasons.

We were to meet at 48th avenue and 50th street in five minutes. So far, so good. The coordinates were straightforward. The time-frame a little tight, but what could go wrong? Barrhead is tiny. Everyone knows everyone. Everyone knows everywhere.