Opinion

The role of the official Opposition whether it be in provincial or federal politics is to hold the governing party accountable. This doesn’t necessarily mean they have to oppose every move a government makes.

It is the time of year when everyone is doing their best to make their own corner of the world a bit more pleasing to the eye.

It is time to change battle tactics. On May 16, the provincial government passed the Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act a.k.a. Bill 12 which authorizes the government to issue licences for any company exporting energy products from Alberta.

It just takes a spark. And whether it comes from a bullet, or an ATV, a catalytic converter, cigarette butt or a campfire, doesn’t matter. Because when you’re playing with fire in a giant tinderbox, the end result is usually disastrous.

Back on Jan. 1, 2017, the NDP government implemented what is arguably their most controversial initiative — the Alberta Carbon Levy. The hit was immediately felt in an increase of 4.49 cents per litre at the gas pump (or 5.

Who will take over once the service clubs have disappeared? That is a question Barrhead Leader managing editor Barry Kerton asked in his column in January and four months later we are no closer to having an answer.

Dear Editor, I am writing today to address my concern over the article in the May 8 edition of the Leader reporting on the county's decision to deny funding to the FCSS operated Thrive program - a program that gives help and hope to individuals who h

I’ve heard it said that it isn’t every day that one goes to provincials. Happily, this week I got to talk to two people who managed the feat and I have the pleasure of sharing their stories.

It is always heartening to hear of small communities banding together to accomplish great feats. Such was the case when regional fire departments and residents south of Athabasca near Willowridge Road banded together to put out a grass fire May 6.

I've now been on the job here at the Advocate for about a month now, and so far, I like what I have seen. Other than the view, which is quite beautiful by the way, the people I have encountered thus far have been quite friendly.