Opinion

When I was asking someone for the correct spelling of their name last week, they mentioned that people have a tendency to spell their name wrong. I told them I felt their pain, and spelled my first name for them.

We can all admit that bullying is wrong. It’s easy enough to just say it. But it’s hard to know if the message will stick. I find that hearing someone’s experience, or even sharing your own, is one way to help get the message across.

Do you know what word needs to be retired? Perception. Who cares about someone’s ‘perception’ of something. By definition, it’s not a real thing. So why is it a real word — and a real catalyst in the widening chasm between nations and neighbours.

Dear Editor, In response to “Be a parent,” a letter that ran in last week’s edition of the Bonnyville Nouvelle: Kudos to Stephanie! I would add... Never give your child a cell phone.

This week’s Henry Hype has me coming back to a subject I ponder about every year, when the appropriate time to put up Christmas decorations after Halloween is. Growing up, my parents instilled in me not to get too festive before Remembrance Day.

Dear Editor, Bonnyville has at least 20 restaurants. Most serve fast food and pizzas. If you want to treat yourself to a healthy meal of meat, potatoes, and vegetables, you have very few choices.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people claim they want change, and don’t follow through with their actions. That by liking or sharing a photo of social media, a person’s work is done in regards to an issue.

Dear Editor, Last Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of attending one of the three Parent Coffee Talks being put on at the Bonnyville Boys and Girls Club by various local organizations concerned with the wellbeing of children, including FCSS Bonnyvill

In case you weren’t aware, marijuana officially became legal in Canada last week. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 will forever be known in our country as ‘weed day.

For over a year, Canadians have been watching the clock tick down to the legalization of recreational cannabis, and whether we’re ready for it or not, it’s here.