Opinion

In this month's column, Cultivate Cochrane director Jacke Skrypnek touts the positive impacts of the Passive Solar Roller and the Seniors for Kids volunteer program.

An NHL playoff run brings plenty of energy to a community. In light of the long-lasting COVID-19 pandemic, an exciting encounter between two regional rivals will help revive some of the community enthusiasm that has been lost over the last two years.

Last week, the Town of Cochrane reported a $3.2 million surplus. At first glance, this seems like straightforward good news.

Warren Harbeck recalls a heartwarming encounter with a friend over coffee.

Dear editor, For more than five decades ending in 2018, I had the privilege of teaching in public schools in B.C.

Long before food processors graced kitchen counters, home cooks screwed a handy food grinder onto the edge of their table to mince meat and vegetables.

For the first time ever, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed bird flu in several Alberta poultry flocks this spring.

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to respond to the comments of Alan Spiller last week regarding Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre and the rally at Spruce Meadows.

The return of spring also brings the return of our feathered friend, the robin.

'Far beyond the unveiling of fresh potholes and yes, the advent of construction season, too, is the opportunity for each of us to put a little spring — pun intended — in our step.'