Opinion

Cannabis has been illegal in Canada since 1923. Legalization, set for Oct. 17, has been a long while coming.

Every year we devote several pages to the hard work and dedication of our local volunteer fire departments for Fire Prevention Week, but shouldn’t every week be fire prevention week? This year’s fire prevention section runs from Pages 11-21 in our pr

Last week, many Canadian conservatives were cheering the news that Manitoba was choosing to entirely reject the federal government’s carbon levy program, instead sticking with their “Made-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan.

In 1925, United States President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 4-10, 1925. It is observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire.

“It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.” — Dalai Lama.

Last week a Community Garden volunteer wanted to know how the Town of Barrhead would make up for the shortfall of fresh produce the not-for-profit group provides the food bank every year if a new location for the garden isn’t found.

Back in June, the Barrhead Leader published an editorial praising Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) for its newest initiative: a $2,500 relocation incentive for all new and existing staff who are willing to move their primary residence inside the b