Opinion

It was a cold autumn day last Friday when the ceremonial shovels plunged into the ground to signify the beginning of development of the new sports park at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.

Libraries serve an important role in our community, allowing all sorts of people with a vast spectrum of interests an opportunity to expand their horizons through the various tools at the library.

When the sun falls on Halloween night, the ghosts and goblins come out to play. On Monday night, the streets of Athabasca, Boyle and the surrounding area will no doubt be filled with costumed revelers on the hunt for candy.

They are the lifeblood of any small community, and without them, towns and villages across this great country would die off in a heartbeat. They’re small businesses. Or, the original businesses, if you will.

“Any wildlife sightings?” At first I didn’t mind the question. It seemed an obvious thing to ask one of Canada’s new arrivals.

The recent appointment of local MLA Jeff Johnson as Alberta’s new minister of infrastructure makes sense on a lot of levels. New premier Alison Redford did promise to bring the fresh face of change to her cabinet.

In a time when people can become famous for embarrassing themselves on television or simply being born into rich families, it’s always nice to meet someone who ‘made it’ with actual hard work and talent.

No golden stars were handed out. No certificates of excellence. No prizes. No bouquets. Nevertheless there was a mood of quiet satisfaction among the region’s education leaders this week.

Ahh, fall. The oppressive heat of summer has subsided, the kids are back in school and rinks around the country are filled with the sound of sharpened blades of steel slicing with extreme prejudice into freshly Zambonied ice. Yup, hockey’s back.

Dear Editor, Maybe this time the town council will divulge some information as to why they have shut off the town’s night lights.