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Get out and vote!

Get out and vote!

You couldn’t be blamed for being a little tired of federal elections. After all, on May 2 many of us will head to the polls for the fourth time in seven years.
Lack of effort doesn't deserve voter support

Lack of effort doesn't deserve voter support

Does a ‘name’ deserve your vote? With four candidates running to represent the people of Fort McMurray-Athabasca in the 2011 federal election, it’s interesting that only three of them are actually trying to earn your vote.
Volunteers get just desserts

Volunteers get just desserts

It is without a doubt that the word volunteer has appeared in this space time and time again. That’s because the work that volunteers do in this and every other community is of great value and deserving of recognition.
Contribute to a worthwhile cause

Contribute to a worthwhile cause

Barrhead Elementary School has set a lofty goal – students and staff have just started a fundraising campaign to generate $32,000 to purchase modern vibration vests for two students who suffer from cystic fibrosis.
Remember Battle of Kapyong

Remember Battle of Kapyong

Dear Editor, April marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong – one of the most significant battles fought by the Canadians in the Korean War.
Fort student questions school closure

Fort student questions school closure

Dear Editor, I am currently a Grade 12 student at Fort Assiniboine School and have been a part of the process regarding the Grade 10-12 program in our school for the last three years.
FOIP is a joke: writer

FOIP is a joke: writer

Dear Editor, Back in the April 5, 2011 Barrhead Leader on the front page, (Pembina Hills School Division Supt. Egbert) Stang stated that he believes there is not sufficient evidence that this issue is a matter of public interest.
Shepherd's Care workers deserve better

Shepherd's Care workers deserve better

Dear Editor, I read with interest your most recent article covering the Shepherd’s Care workers walk to inform the public of their situation with their employer. My parents have resided at Shepherd’s Care for the last 10 months.
Just tell us why

Just tell us why

Pembina Hills school division Supt. Egbert Stang seems to have missed the point in his assessment of the situation regarding former Supt. Richard Harvey (see his letter on Page 7).
Safe and secure

Safe and secure

There are many people in the world who do a lot of bad things. Whether or not they are caught doing their heinous deeds, it does not negate the fact their crimes leave in its wake a trail of victims.
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