Opinion

Perhaps with Halloween on the calendar just a few weeks after they were elected, councillors wanted no references to the ghosts of councils past.

Last week's Nouvelle featured an article in light of school bus safety week that highlights the high amount of school bus fly-bys, where vehicles fail to stop for a school bus' flashing red lights and stop arm that is extended when a child exits the

Dear Editor, We here at the Friendship Centre have always strived to help bridge the gap between all peoples in our community and Mary Ella Corbiere has always been a major concern for us. She has been missing since Oct.

According to a study done in the States, young people, especially males ages 16 to 25, are in the age group least likely to buckle up, with the study stating that males in this group tend not to believe they will be injured or killed in an accident.

I write this letter out of frustration, realizing that it will probably only be read by the 95 per cent of the population who are responsible and respecting of the property of others. To you, my remarks are not directed.

They should have windows in every room, every over-sized recreation area, every colour-matched alcove, and even in the steam rooms (that's right it has steam rooms). The Bold Center needs windows everywhere.

According to a study done in the States, young people, especially males ages 16 to 25, are in the age group least likely to buckle up, with the study stating that males in this group tend not to believe they will be injured or killed in an accident.

I write this letter out of frustration, realizing that it will probably only be read by the 95 per cent of the population who are responsible and respecting of the property of others. To you, my remarks are not directed.

The Bonnyville Voyageurs wrapped up an exciting regular season with a huge victory Friday evening.

The electoral forums this past week provided a glimpse into the priorities of area residents. At both the Ward 5 forum in Riverhurst and the Ward 6 forum in Cherry Grove, residents identified roads as an area of concern.