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Privacy vs. security

Privacy vs. security

The age-old question of privacy vs. security came to the forefront at Westlock town council last week as several local business owners, who have been the hardest hit by crime in the region, called on council and the RCMP to do something about it.
Render unto Caesar

Render unto Caesar

I rarely get the level of response to one of my columns that I received for my last piece in the Nov. 20 edition of the Barrhead Leader .
The importance of community newspapers

The importance of community newspapers

There is an aphorism that says the ‘Road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
Reader disputes Bill 24 is about safe and caring schools

Reader disputes Bill 24 is about safe and caring schools

Dear Editor, Bill 24 is supposed to be about “safe and caring” schools by allowing students to create Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA’s).
School Funding and Religious Freedom

School Funding and Religious Freedom

Dear Editor, As a mom with children attending the Covenant Canadian Reformed School in Neerlandia, I read with interest Mr.
It's time

It's time

The 2012 opening of the Rotary Spirit Centre was a momentous occasion.
If it ain’t broke

If it ain’t broke

Last fall, 11 Conservative Party of Canada MPs — including Westlock-St.
Bill 24 doesn’t impede religious beliefs, says reader

Bill 24 doesn’t impede religious beliefs, says reader

Dear Editor, In response to Deanna Doornboss’s letter, I am sorry to hear you feel picked upon and bullied by the government’s decision that all schools accepting public tax dollars to help run their schools must follow the law in providing a safe sp
Fall Fiscal

Fall Fiscal

Say it ain't so

Say it ain't so

‘Say it ain’t so, Joe! Say it ain’t so!’ This quote is famously attributed a young baseball fan who expressed his shock to Shoeless Joe Jackson on the day the baseball legend (allegedly) admitted during testimony to a grand jury that he was one of ei
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