Opinion

The Bonnyville Fire Department proved once again why it is an integral part of the community and contributes in so many more ways than just the emergency responding it does so well.

One of the staples of the journalism business is following up on press releases. Every week we are sent a variety of different releases and from those we select what ideas and stories to pursue.

Ladies and gentlemen, after five weeks of unbelievably entertaining action in Brazil, the 2014 Fifa World Cup came to a captivating close this past weekend as one of the pre-tournament favourites Germany recorded a 1-0 victory after extra time over A

I read a letter about garbage in ditches, I read whining about driving ATVs, and I read about garbage dumps. I have lived in Cold Lake for about 25 years but was raised on a farm and my dad was a councillor for 40-plus years in Saskatchewan.

In just a few days there were at least three reported ATV-related accidents in the Lakeland area – and sadly, there were likely more.

It was the worst three weeks of my life, but in some ways, it was the most important, life-shaping and eye-opening three weeks as well.

Over the past few weeks I have noticed more and more fake or “joke” news stories popping up across the Internet.

In last week’s edition of the St. Paul Journal, the front-page story discussed the town’s decision to move forward with installing photo radar within town limits.

The end of June marked the end of the Lakeland baseball season, and after coaching ball for the first time in my life with the local peewees, I can say I’m already excited to get back out on the diamond next year.

Dear Editor, This is a letter in response to the article concerning loitering in St. Paul as published in the July 1 issue of The Journal.