Opinion

Last Friday’s official opening of the new Pleasant Valley Lodge was a triumphant event for the community of Athabasca.

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.

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.

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.

Dear Editor, Re: drainage issue at Vince’s Gym At age 21, I started my first business in Barrhead. At 26 years, I built the gym, designed it and was the general contractor.

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.