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After a trying time, Cochrane's Marathon Man is back

After a trying time, Cochrane's Marathon Man is back

My last article appeared in the Eagle Feb. 5. I wrote about a holiday my wife Sue and I had taken to Cuba. A lot has happened since then. In late February, I made a trip to Winnipeg to give a presentation.
Cartoon by Elston

Cartoon by Elston

The orange handcuffs: a mischievous response to phone scam

The orange handcuffs: a mischievous response to phone scam

When Dijla Al-Rekabi showed up at Cochrane Coffee Traders recently, I served her with a “warrant” for her arrest and placed her in handcuffs – orange handcuffs, that is. It all began a few days earlier when Dijla (see my column for Nov.
Give your horse the Coggins test

Give your horse the Coggins test

You might have noticed that equine competitions and events are now beginning to request a negative result Coggins test as part of their requirements for entry into the competition or event.
Despite our size, Cochrane will always be a small town

Despite our size, Cochrane will always be a small town

“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” — Anthony J. D’Angelo The numbers are in. As of the 2015 municipal census, our “wee little village on the Bow” is now 23,084. That’s an 11.
Reading Inside is like solving a mystery

Reading Inside is like solving a mystery

Have you ever come to the aid of a complete stranger? I don’t mean paying for coffee for the car behind you in line at Timmy’s or holding the door open for someone.
ISIS's assault on heritage leaves reader stunned and sick

ISIS's assault on heritage leaves reader stunned and sick

Nimrud, Nineveh, Mosul and Palmyra – the litany of antiquity obliterated by barbarity gets longer by the day.
Cartoon by Elston

Cartoon by Elston

Reader recalls her father's character as a police officer

Reader recalls her father's character as a police officer

Police officers who risk their lives every day to protect ours have been having a pretty rough ride lately. One of our coffee companions is quite passionate about this.
Seniors' Week in Alberta will kick off events at beginning of June at SOTB

Seniors' Week in Alberta will kick off events at beginning of June at SOTB

There are just a few events remaining to complete May, with the highlight being the spring fashion show Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. Garments are featured from Alia and Tan Jay, beautiful clothing at a reasonable price.
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