Opinion

Dear Editor, I have to wonder about the perspicacity of certain individuals who are chasing a job, especially a political one, of a person who has held the position for quite a number of years and who most people I know hold that person in very high

Dear Editor, Have you heard of Ripples Housing Inc? It is a private company proposing to set up a group home in Barrhead, housing six “individuals who face multiple barriers while living with mental illness” - quote from Ripples brochure.

Dear Editor, Re: Notice of Public Meeting - Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m.

Dear Editor, I am completely disgusted with seeing photos of bucking broncs at rodeos, whose sponsors and organizers claim are well cared for, in the newspapers as exciting entertainment.

It’s advice that not everyone seems to heed: honour your mother and your father.

It’s said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. But Fred Martin is much more than a squeaky wheel.

As of today, there is a new face around the Town council table. Madelaine Wessel won the seat through acclamation. She was the only resident of this Town to put forth her name.

Dear Editor, The article by Dr. Kathryn Koliaska, Medical Officer of Health of Alberta Health Services, that appeared in the Barrhead Leader on April 12 has come to my attention.

Dear Editor, Sugar? One spoon or two? I was invited to a charming Strawberry Tea on the afternoon of June 7 as part of Senior’s Week. It was hosted by the Barrhead Public Library and 17 ladies attended from Hillcrest and Mrs. Wood’s Grade 3 class.

Despite some cold temperatures, the annual Blue Heron Street Festival was a crowd pleaser. Hundreds of residents flocked to the event on Main Street in Barrhead.