Skip to content

Opinion

Think before you drive

Think before you drive

Some things, such as not getting behind the wheel of your car, truck, or SUV, when you have had more than the legal limit should be common sense.
Better late than never

Better late than never

Dear Editor, I wish to thank Westlock for the parade they put on for the 100th birthday. After the parade my wife went to do some shopping and after a time she had to go to the ladies room.
High tension cable nuisance

High tension cable nuisance

Dear Editor, I agree with the farmers and Northplex that the barriers are a nuisance and dangerous.
The cost of counsel

The cost of counsel

The Town of Athabasca’s legal costs are on the rise, and show no signs of stopping. To date this year, the town has spent $21,397.49 on legal fees – more than twice the $10,000 amount allotted in the budget.
Farewell friend, thank you for the cappuccinos

Farewell friend, thank you for the cappuccinos

It is always sad to see something familiar leave the community, whether the ‘it’ in question happens to be a good friend, a neighbour, a business or even a landmark.
No decision has been made about mobile dialysis service

No decision has been made about mobile dialysis service

Dear Editor, Re: Woodlands councillors concerned about future of mobile dialysis service (Barrhead Leader, July 26, 2016) Alberta Health Services (AHS) would like to acknowledge the concerns in the community regarding the future of the mobile dialysi
The blame game

The blame game

In last week’s editions of the Westlock News and the Town & Country, you might have seen advertisements from the NDP government entitled “Protecting Albertans against unfair power bills.
Turning the page

Turning the page

Bud Massey’s reign as Westlock County reeve is over.
Phone-fraud, phony sweepstakes and bait letters, the fancy ways 21st century criminals try to dupe you

Phone-fraud, phony sweepstakes and bait letters, the fancy ways 21st century criminals try to dupe you

The scammers are up to no good, and they’re trying new ways to fool you.
IOC decision sends wrong message

IOC decision sends wrong message

There is an old idiom that says, ‘Cheaters never prosper.’ Although I wish that were the case, the truth of the matter is that in real-life cheaters often prosper. Take sports for example.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks