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Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then getting behind the wheel is just about the stupidest thing a person can do. Not only are you risking your own well being, but you’re putting the lives of your passengers and innocent bystanders at risk.
Mar 15, 2011 12:00 AM
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Water rate rollback the right move
A gold star goes to Athabasca town council this week for rolling back water rates to match the better-than-expected economic reality of the Aspen Regional Water System.
Mar 15, 2011 12:00 AM
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Buckle up for safety
Driving is a privilege, not a right. As with any type of activity that involves even the most remote possibility of danger, there are rules and regulations that must be followed.
Mar 15, 2011 12:00 AM
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Change needed for foster care system
Dear Editor, For reasons I fail to understand, I believe the Government of Alberta Children and Youth Services is failing to provide adequate care to children in foster care, their families and foster families.
Mar 15, 2011 12:00 AM
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An interesting idea
The fate of the Westlock and District Community Hall is still very much up in the air, and the most important thing to keep in mind through all this will be what’s best for the community.
Mar 8, 2011 12:00 AM
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Super scientists shine at fair
After weeks of hard work, students from Barrhead Elementary School finally were able to enjoy the fruits of their labour at the annual science fair.
Mar 8, 2011 12:00 AM
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County lacks foresight
Dear Editor, It was with extreme disappointment that I read in the Barrhead Leader that a) the Dunstable lagoon is virtually full to capacity, and b) because of the new “deal,” Barrhead County users of the Lac Ste.
Mar 8, 2011 12:00 AM
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New PVL first of many, or last of its kind?
Last Friday’s official opening of the new Pleasant Valley Lodge was a triumphant event for the community of Athabasca.
Mar 8, 2011 12:00 AM
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Council mustn't sit silent
Last week’s announcement that construction of the new Highway 55/813 interchange is scheduled to start in May spurred a flurry of public reaction, much of it calling on local municipal governments — particularly Athabasca town council — to take a mor
Mar 1, 2011 12:00 AM
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Sled smart
It’s a sad day when anyone loses his or her life in a collision, let alone a 16 year old that has his entire life ahead of him. Tyson Mast was killed last week when the snowmobile he was driving apparently struck a tree.
Mar 1, 2011 12:00 AM
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