Opinion

So, you want the Town of Cochrane to start making some extra money to pay for capital projects…oh, like the aquatic/curling facility say? How about also putting a dent in the battle against the ever-growing vexation with those pesky speeders racing a

It’s mid October and frost is on the pumpkin and pinching fingers. Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) keep warm with activities and events at the Drop-In Centre. The Fall Fashion Show, an October highlight, takes place Oct. 18 from 2-4 p.m.

On Oct. 3, along side of 40 other community members, I attended a workshop and conversation on ‘deep community’ hosted by SPUR (Sustainability Partners Uniting Resources).

Like so many issues in Cochrane, the approval of a new aquatic/curling facility has not and will not happily ride off into the sunset like Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly in High Noon.

People who have lived in Cochrane all their lives are fairly familiar with our history, but it may be of interest to newcomers to read an overview of the community’s past, covering its brief period of growth.

I haven’t been able to find out much about this talented six-year-old singer from Hong Kong, but I sure know this much: she really raises me up so I can stand on mountains.

Cochrane is already a community of choice, and last week’s decision by council to move forward with the aquatic/curling centre is a huge plus for our town.

Not even a little rain on a chilly morning could keep this valiant team from participating in Cochrane’s 14th annual Outhouse Races last weekend.

Wants and needs…is there a difference between the two? Sure there is, but they are also reliant on each other more than some realize.

Being in the news biz’ is stressful, and if you don’t believe me, there are the facts to back me up. Careercast.com is a job search website and is also known for their annual list of the most stressful jobs. Newspaper reporter was No.