Opinion

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.

Without vision, ordinary activities such as walking a dog, tending to the garden, and simply crossing the street become impossible.

It’s an inevitable situation — the Town of Westlock will eventually have to start paying for RCMP costs.

Last week, the Town of Athabasca's council terminated its contract with chief administrative officer Josh Pyrcz. Councillors were notified the week previous that the town's chief bureaucrat had tendered his resignation.

We hate to say it, but summer is almost over. On the plus side, that means the Westlock and District Agricultural Fair is finally here.