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Time is of the essence, especially in politics

Time is of the essence, especially in politics

It is an election year, which means it’s time to start thinking about whether you are satisfied with your electors, or whether you think you can do a better job.
Put it to a vote

Put it to a vote

At last Tuesday’s Westlock County council meeting, Coun. Bud Massey introduced a motion to discuss a plebiscite on the Tawatinaw ski hill.
Transparency

Transparency

Towards the end of St. Patrick’s Day, a furor arose on social media on a Women Studies course at Eleanor Hall School.
A positive attitude can work wonders

A positive attitude can work wonders

Barrhead is an inclusive community.
Next project, transportation

Next project, transportation

C.D. Howe, once said, Canada is at its best when it has a big project to take on.
Trans people are able to ethically create a different biological sex

Trans people are able to ethically create a different biological sex

Dear Editor, I am responding to “The Loving Response to Transgenderism,” a letter to the editor by Jennifer Otten. There is more than one creation story in the Bible.
Investing in the future

Investing in the future

Promotion of literacy has never been more important, in this age of 140 character tweets, Facebook updates and GIFs.
No escaping old buildings

No escaping old buildings

The immediate future of the Old Brick School has been determined as the Town of Athabasca’s council and Athabasca County council addressed the issues of lead paint and asbestos in the school’s boiler room.
How we think it should have been done

How we think it should have been done

A good part of learning is by trial and error. Sometimes we do something with the best of intentions, but after taking a step back we realize that it was the wrong thing. In other cases, learning can occur by seeing a good example and following suit.
Wynn 's Law awaits third reading

Wynn 's Law awaits third reading

Sometimes tragedy can be a means for positive change. In January 2015, Shawn Rehn shot and killed RCMP Const. David Wynn outside a St. Albert Casino.
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