Snowball suspensions spark parental reflection on rules
A parent recounts his middle school son and eight peers being suspended for a friendly-fire snowball fight. He questions safety bylaw enforcement, notes prior warnings, and argues that innocent youth play should exist with consequences only for rulebreakers.
Eagle River Casino to boost Whitecourt area economy
The Eagle River Casino on the Alexis First Nation is expected to bring long term financial benefits to Whitecourt. More than 31.8 million was spent on construction creating over 250 construction jobs. After opening, 200 full time operational jobs will yield about 7.4 million in payroll annually.
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Rocket Science review contrasts with The Squid and the Whale
The piece argues Rocket Science is not as strong as Rushmore Welcome to the Dollhouse and Thumbsucker. It follows Hal Hefner a stuttering teen who joins debate with Ginny Ryerson while facing awkward supporting characters and uneven momentum. Price gives it five of ten.
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Amazing sights and profound realizations in everyday moments
A columnist shares scenes from home and school that spark wonder. Grandchildren operat ing a computer mouse and printing pages reveal cleverness, while a snowball project at school shows young engineering prowess. A brother's death leads to a shifting view of life and the world’s steady pace.
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