Opinion

The Cochrane Ranche Historic site had a shaky and cruel beginning with bringing cattle to our inclement climate, yet the perseverance and determination of our forefathers holds admiration in the hearts of all of us.

Lisa enquires about the box above her grandfather’s fireplace. Grandfather says it contains military mementos from her great-grandfather’s time in World War I.

Once in a while, you meet someone who stops you in your tracks. It takes you by surprise and happens at the most unexpected of times. Recently, Canada Quest for Kids took me from Squamish, B.C. to St. John’s, Newfoundland.

There is so much more to being a hero than most of us could understand.

It’s tough to swallow the fact that Canada suffered a terrorist attack last week in Ottawa. So tough in fact, that many Canadians refuse to concede to the ‘terrorist attack’ contention put forth by authorities such as the RCMP and federal government.

The beauty of our planet as seen from orbit merged with the beauty of humanity at an event my wife and I attended this past Sunday in Calgary. Retired Canadian astronaut Col.

Winter is approaching and you need to decide on your strategy for providing the best conditions for your horse as possible.

Among the responses I received to last week’s column on rainbows, one stood out in its praise for a rainbow of a teenager who has risked her life for girls’ rights. Rainbows are symbols of hope.

It’s amazing how long it takes for people in Canada to stand trial for their alleged crimes. Cochrane has seen its share of shocking occurrences in the last few years.

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the cup, spoke of friendships that transcend time and differences.