Opinion

In the Nov. 8 issue of the Leader we stated that it is time for health professionals to form a Patient Care Network (PCN). It is something we still believe the medical professionals in this community should be working towards.

I should have brought a lock. Would have, should have, could have.

Alberta Municipal Affairs has announced that Westlock County will undergo a full-blown municipal inspection sometime in the near future. This was many months in the making and it’s about time we fix the issues that have plagued council for years.

Further to my question to you at the AAMDC Convention, November 17, that I was unable to finish as the microphone was cut off. Do you think it was our first choice to spend $37,000.

It’s seems fitting that as the Town of Westlock continues to celebrate its 100th year of existence that a group of 100 women (well, technically 90 for the time being) has emerged to give a much-needed boost to local non-profit groups.

Conservative MP Arnold Viersen’s private member’s motion, M-47, which relates to the effect of degrading sexually explicit material to minors, is gaining momentum in the House of Commons.

In the immortal words of Mr. Spock the Enterprise’s first officer in Star Trek, ‘Sometimes you have to have faith that the universe will unfold as it should.

The current town council is a disaster waiting to explode, and every week the circus gets larger.

The Riverfront Design Review Committee unveiled its new park concept on Nov. 9, and while the plans look promising, care should be taken to ensure that the park works practically for the people of Athabasca.

Albertans love their off-highway vehicles (OHV). And why shouldn’t they? As a group of vehicles, they are not only fun, allowing their riders to access the great outdoors, but as many area farmers will attest they are practical as well.