Opinion

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

I think I might not have been as clear as I thought, with regards to my previous column, Times are tough but paying to cover an event is silly, so I decided to write this column in an attempt to set the record straight.

The time has come for governments to enact double dipping legislation when it comes to Members of Parliament (MPs), as well as for members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) across the country. On Monday, Aug.

Rodeos are probably one of the best sports in Alberta. They are organized and run by some of the hardest working volunteers I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and talking to.

It was a big week for Athabascans. Not only do we have someone in the chief administrative officer seat for the town – even if it is a temporary position – but also, finally, a permanent president was named for Athabasca University.

It is time for government and oil companies to seriously take a look at what happens to oil wells when they are shut-in or decommissioned. On July 27 a well site near Nampa, south of Peace River, exploded.