Opinion

It would appear that as the Town of Athabasca’s council has gotten caught up in its own interpersonal issues, there have been some major and minor oversights in the daily-grind duties.

Thousands tuned in last week to watch Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny Thomas deliver his verdict in the Travis Vader double murder trial after a special ruling allowed media to televise and live stream the proceeding.

A familiar face is soon to be replaced. County of Barrhead manager Mark Oberg announced he was going to step down and would be retiring from municipal administrative work at the end of the meeting on Sept.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, is one of the most effective taglines in modern day advertising and marketing. It has literally brought millions, if not billions of tourists, and even more important, dollars to Las Vegas.

There is an old adage that says those with the money make the rules. While it isn’t true in all cases, certainly when it comes to public education it is often the case.

Last week, a question was asked of me regarding the lack of a Primary Care Network (PCN) in Barrhead. At first, I was somewhat confused because I did not understand what one was.

Dear Editor, Re: PHPS staff learns about tools to support LGBTQ students (Barrhead Leader Sept.

After a rainy rendition of Friday Night Lights Sept. 2, the community awoke to the ugly sight of a ripped-up field the following morning. It’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback — you know, the guy who has all the answers after the fact.

As the sun finally peaked out from behind the clouds Sunday bringing some relief to area farmers anxious to get their crops off, the same can finally be said for Westlock County councillors.

Congratulations to Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS) on recognizing that there needs to be more done in regards of helping minority students, especially those in the First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and