Opinion

On Sept. 27 we received an update from the Pembina Hills Public Schools detailing how they’ve decided to file complaints with three different authorities regarding former Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt.

For about a decade, the Sisters in Spirit walk has passed through our community, raising awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the region and around the country.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was in town last week, passing by on a visit that surprised a lot of people. She stopped in Athabasca on the pretense of announcing mental health funding for students at Athabasca University.

Solar energy is a "Win Win" concept! The power of the sun can reduce operating costs, save money and has no negatives in terms of the environment.

Looks like we’re in for a race, folks. Who would have thought that on Nomination Day, Sept. 18, every division in Westlock County would have someone, or several people step up.

So we are going to have an election, a mini one, but an election nonetheless. Which is good, because for a while it didn’t look like we were going to have one at all.

In less than a month, we will cast our vote for the next mayor of Barrhead, as well as for those running for the few remaining councillor positions not filled through acclaimation. This will be my first municipal election as a resident and reporter.

My name is Daniel Todd, but you can call me Dan. I moved to Athabasca from Brampton, Ont., which is about 45 minutes outside of Toronto, if you are unfamiliar with the area. The drive to get here took three and a half days.

Despite the low-hanging fruit brushing the ears of Town of Athabasca councillors, none took a bite.

The town and the county are on the verge of a brand new regional fire services agreement. At its Sept. 11 meeting, town council voted approval of the 12-page document and county councillors are expected to ratify it at their own meeting on Sept. 19.