Opinion

“Mom’s experience arriving here in Cochrane inspired me to travel in slow motion by bicycle with very little in my bags and faith that the goodness of humanity will prevail with open hearts to Bruce and me."

Despite posting a $2.4 billion surplus, the UCP's latest provincial budget didn't seem to buy that much support in Cochrane and Airdrie last week. The Alberta government tabled its 2023 budget on Feb. 28, highlighting a $2.

Dear editor, It has been frustrating (but not surprising) to see Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stirring up a new wave of fear and anger about the inevitable transition to clean energy.

Back on their bikes and off to India again for their sixteenth time.

Stories about local business closures were unfortunately a recurring theme in this week's issue of the Cochrane Eagle. 

“Death is a part of all our lives. Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen,” the Dalai Lama has said. “Instead of avoiding thinking about it, it is better to understand its meaning.

Cochrane is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, and it was recently reported the average residential single-family assessment in Cochrane has increased 13.21 per cent this year. These are each two very important, inter-related issues.

Last week’s column on the importance of sharing our own stories resulted in many inspiring responses, but one in particular really stopped me in my tracks.

The fact is, the Town of Cochrane isn’t trying to become a ’15-minute City,’ so the protest on Feb. 9 was a moot point.

A recent online meeting on building bridges across generations got me thinking about a special way we can honour the spirit of Valentine’s Day.