Opinion

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

It seems to be an ongoing story. Yet again, the Westlock and District Community Hall is in financial trouble. Or rather, the hall is still in trouble.

It is truly reassuring to know that so many students are R.F. Staples took an interest in participating in the model UN hosted at the University of Alberta this weekend.

Whether it’s over a pedestrian sidewalk, a bicycle path, a safety railing or some combination of the three, Athabasca town council is fully justified in making a fuss over Alberta Transportation’s plans for the new Highway 55/813 intersection.

It’s no secret that both Freson IGA and the Co-op go out of their way to support many local charitable organizations. And their support is greatly appreciated by the many people who have been helped by those two businesses.

Dear Editor, In response to the letter about the “in town” bus driver; I rode the bus from 1977 to 1989 and was forgotten three times that I remember in all those years.

Dear Editor, In response to the Feb.

Women in the area who are looking for a place to escape from an abusive relationship will soon have a place to go.

Dear Editor, Well last year in Grade 6, Const. Johnson came to the elementary school to teach us about DARE, and she is the reason why I will never smoke, drink or do drugs.

Now that the federal government has gotten behind Athabasca’s centennial celebration, don’t you think you should, too? Last Friday’s announcement of a $32,200 federal grant towards the centennial celebration is welcome news to the organizing committe