Opinion

While it goes without saying that West Central Alberta residents want to keep young people safe and secure, proposed new provincial legislation aimed specifically at protecting children at school and at play is welcome news.

If we as a community can’t keep our bowels in check, then we don’t deserve to have a community aquatic centre. The town’s public indoor pool was forced to close again on Nov. 1 due to fecal contamination.

While Canadians coast to coast read and listen to the never-ending nonsense from Ottawa about the Senate expense scandals, and more recently, the tale of woe from Toronto about Mayor Rob Ford's alleged crack cocaine escapades, we can take solace know

The ignorance emanating from Bob Scammell's Oct. 10 Outdoors column in the Red Deer Advocate is bewildering.

There is the old adage that nothing happens in this world by mistake, that there are no coincidences and the world will unfold exactly as it should. And so it is with this year's municipal elections in both Innisfail and Penhold.

Scared of a little black cat? We've all heard about black cat superstitions from thousands of years ago, but there are still people who believe in them. I grew up with a black cat. His name is Link and he is family.

This week's municipal election marks a great and opportune time for newly elected school board trustees to commit themselves to leading the fight against student bullying.

Paul Isaac is seeking re-election as a councillor and can be reached at 403-507-5309. I've lived in Sundre for about 23 years and have been very involved for most of those years in various different sports.

Cheri Funke is seeking re-election as a councillor and can be reached at 403-638-8426. I was born in Olds and was raised in Sundre. In 1998, I left to go to Mount Royal College to major in Accounting.

Verna McFadden is seeking a position as councillor and can be reached at 403-507-3769. I am a mother and grandmother. A Sundre and area resident for 37 plus years. I am a passionate artist, and a long time community and area volunteer.