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After reading your article “Doctor approaches town on dangerous dog bylaw,” I felt compelled to respond. I am not a pitbull owner, nor have I ever been, but my brother’s stepson and daughter were both raised with his pitbulls.
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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Protect dogs and the public
In a recent Town of Athabasca Council meeting, Councillor Verhaeghe correctly brought forward a concern from Dr. Smith concerning a dog attack.
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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Financial madness
Wow, where does it end? The federal Liberals are forging ahead with massive $25-$30 billion annual deficits, with no end or strategy in place, outside of lying to the electorate during the election a year ago about modest deficits.
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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Should the Barrhead Art Club be subsidized by the municipalities?
Should municipal tax ratepayers subsidize the Barrhead Art Club? That is a question town and county councillors will have to ask themselves as they put the final touches on their prospective budgets after the club asked town council for financial sup
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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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.
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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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.
Apr 4, 2017 12:00 AM
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Transparency
Towards the end of St. Patrick’s Day, a furor arose on social media on a Women Studies course at Eleanor Hall School.
Mar 28, 2017 12:00 AM
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A positive attitude can work wonders
Barrhead is an inclusive community.
Mar 28, 2017 12:00 AM
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Next project, transportation
C.D. Howe, once said, Canada is at its best when it has a big project to take on.
Mar 28, 2017 12:00 AM
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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.
Mar 28, 2017 12:00 AM
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