Opinion

It goes without saying that the AgriRecovery funds announced by the federal and provincial governments won’t sit easy with local crop producers and cattle farmers.

If you drive through the streets of Westlock, you will see some nice gardens. You will also see many unused or underused spaces that are simply collecting weeds.

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, this is a reminder that this upcoming weekend will give way to tons of fast-paced excitement as Barrhead hosts its annual Blue Heron Fair Days.

Dear Editor, Area residents may have come across one of the 7,000 Stand Up for Freedom Canada! pamphlets that have been mailed throughout the area by our local citizens group (Barrhead/Neerlandia Association for Reformed Political Action).

It has been said before, but perhaps it’s impossible to say it too often. We’re fortunate to have such a strong contingent of volunteers and boosters in the Westlock area.

Agriculture, it seems, is a delicate proposition. Yet, as we hear the ongoing concerns about the heavy rainfall and flooding in the area, we would do well to keep the severity of this problem in perspective.

We haven’t seen much of it to date, but the sun can still be a harmful force when you’re out and about this summer. Obviously, the weather has not been very accommodating.

Dear Editor, To help agencies “with recruitment and retention” the Alberta Government announced $1,500 lump-sum payments to workers in 550 agencies.

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It's no secret that Westlock and the surrounding area has a wealth of volunteers, but the people who stepped up to take on the directors roles for the 2013 55 Plus Alberta Summer Games are definitely a special breed.