Opinion

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.

At Garmin Canada's event to promote the upcoming expansion of its headquarters and doubling of its workforce in Cochrane on Monday, Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz touted a provincial government tool that can be credited for helping

Dear editor, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been acting like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just pulled the idea of a Just Transition out of his hat.

Television producers have learned there are ample reasons to shoot in Alberta, including the province's Film and Television Tax Credit, the lush natural environments that can be used for settings, and additional cost-related incentives that make it worthwhile to set up shop in the Wildrose province.

By the grace of God, you have become mentors to me in the beautiful journey of life. You have my ears and my heart.