Opinion

January is again upon us and we are left with the inescapable reality of several more months of cold and what seems like neverending snow. Although we’ve been lucky with some warm temperatures, the first week of 2019 ended with another weekend dump.

Just prior to Christmas, town council invited MLA Glenn van Dijken to a meeting to discuss their woes concerning the “Schneider lands” next to Highway 33. Specifically, the Town of Barrhead wants dearly to develop the two parcels totalling 14 acres.

Former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne believes it is time that Ontario school buses are equipped with three-point seatbelts and that is why she has introduced a private members’ bill that, if passed, would see three-point seatbelts in all new school

Finally. Since the release of the provincial electoral boundaries final report in October 2017 we’ve been waiting to hear from current Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater MLA Colin Piquette.

Dear Editor, I am responding to the Dec. 18 newspaper article where town councillors approved a hefty pay raise for themselves. It is my understanding that the federal government adjusted their pay.

Is it time all Alberta school boards, municipalities, and other boards with elected officials have mandated recorded votes? We believe the answer is yes.

As with most years, I look to 2019 with a mix of eager anticipation and trepidation. Mostly the latter. Don’t worry, I’m not going to bore you with details of my New Year’s resolutions. I’m not a big believer in them anyway.

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is quickly coming to a close. We here at Barrhead Regional Fire Services are wrapping up an extraordinary year with completion of some projects and planning for 2019 is in full swing.