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Cheerfest a smash success

Cheerfest a smash success

The entire community of Athabasca should feel proud for making the 2011 EPC Cheerfest a spectacular event. Held on a snowy Saturday, the event could have been marred by the poor weather.
For the Children

For the Children

Almost two weeks ago, Alberta’s Minister of Education announced that talks broke down between the province, the Alberta Teachers Association and the Alberta School Board Association in regards to a proposed deal that would mean less days of school fo
Good time to be a Jays fan

Good time to be a Jays fan

I am a Toronto Blue Jays fan. Since their back-to-back World Series wins, way back in 1992 and 1993, the Jays have been stuck in mediocrity.
A lesson in caring

A lesson in caring

It is clear that children in this community, and surrounding communities, have been brought up caring about what happens to their hometown.
Put students first

Put students first

Staff of Aspen View Schools will no doubt be dismayed to read that positions are about to be cut in the face of declining student enrolments.
Athabasca has the stuff to battle long-term care trend

Athabasca has the stuff to battle long-term care trend

It’s likely that quite a few readers’ heads nodded knowingly as they read of the Sale family’s struggles with the long-term care system.
Barrhead needs its society

Barrhead needs its society

No matter the city in which you live, in any part of the world, there are animals in need of rescue. Animals aren’t able to speak up for themselves, so the onus is on us to step up and make sure cats and dogs are safe.
BCHS students bring Wizard of Oz to life

BCHS students bring Wizard of Oz to life

Bravo! That goes out to the cast and crew from Barrhead Composite High School who staged their production of The Wizard of Oz. I caught the Thursday show, and it was truly an entertaining experience.
Take it easy

Take it easy

It can seem like such asinine advice, but it’s advice we all get all the time. Every time you leave someone’s place, especially in the winter months, chances are they’ll suggest you drive safely, or drive carefully.
Work to save high school program

Work to save high school program

Parents and residents of Fort Assiniboine have found themselves at odds with Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7 over the proposed closure of the senior high school program at the school.
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