Opinion

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.

Dear Editor, After reviewing the recent letter by Alberta Health Services on water fluoridation, there are so many points to make. I will cover only a few.

Dear Editor, You never truly understand until tragedy strikes what life in a small town really is. We lost our son on May 1, 2011.

Apparently we should all be grateful that the postal strike that began at midnight last Thursday has yet to have a significant impact locally.

If the flurry of events in town over the weekend is any indication, it’s going to be a good summer in the Westlock region.

If we were to build a brand-new newspaper office with all the best equipment money can buy, but at the same time cut all our staff to balance a budget, you’d be reading a blank page right now.

It’s apropos that the Athabasca and Colinton fire departments both held open houses recently, when the consequences of fire are at the forefront of most people’s thoughts.