Opinion

When I introduce myself to people, I usually tell them that I grew up in Ontario, but the truth is that I was born in London, England and lived there until I was 11 years old. It was during that time when I was first introduced to the trombone.

In recent weeks, the Barrhead Leader has run editorials on a number of issues we feel are important to share with our readers or ideas that merit further discussion. That is a large part of our job.

Art and culture are two things I believe to be as important to the social fabric of any town as recreation, industry and political discourse.

So we finally (sort of) know what’s happening with former Pembina Hills Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt.

Last week, the Alberta government announced it will spend another $10 million to bring a school nutrition program piloted earlier this year.

It seems the hammer is poised and ready to fall on the Town of Barrhead and the County of Barrhead.

Should we do something just because it is right? This is the question that came to mind after I talked with a gentleman who wanted us to print a letter from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), which basically restated its opposition to Alberta’s

To the editor, For those of you who might be under the assumption that life in the States right now is pure upheaval and discord: It’s not. We’ve been living here just fine for eight months now.

Dear Editor, Slow down, Alberta and Brian Jean. If the goal is not simply to defeat at all costs the opposition, then you need to take a second look at what you are now proposing.

I have just read a letter to the editor re: Banning of certain dog breeds titled “Think first Talk later.” I am assuming this letter was directed at me and it's sad, hurtful, and untrue that a person would think I am degrading Dr Smith.