Opinion

With an accelerated heart rate and an inability to produce one singular, clear thought, my fingers remained poised over the keyboard as I set out to write my first column…ever.

At 11:05 a.m. Oct. 14, I was sitting on a sandstone ledge enjoying the desert views on Getaway Trail just outside of Moab, Utah. I had just completed 18 km on stage three of the TransRockies Moab Rocks mountain bike race.

How well members of her religion contribute to the oneness of humanity would be “one great indicator” of how well they practice their faith, says a Cochrane Bahá’í author.

Taxes. Most people hate the word, and hate paying them even more. But, when a municipality has to provide services to its community, particularly one like Cochrane that is growing at such a rapid pace, taxes are a necessity.

Cochrane has voted (33 per cent of Cochrane), so what does this election say about the wants, needs and mindset of residents? Election issues that continued to surface throughout the campaign cycle were the Aquatic Centre, Cochrane’s current tax base

Not clothing or accessories, but a special kind of righteousness is to be the distinguishing feature of a Muslim, according to one of our Springbank coffee companions. This is my third in a series of columns on religious symbols and identifiers.

I’ve been hearing how growth is important to Cochrane. People are moving here because they love what this town is, it’s quiet, comfortable, overall pretty safe and close to amenities.

Cochrane football.

We in Alberta have been issued a health alert for pigeon fever in horses. More than 10 horses in Southern Alberta have been diagnosed with this fever this fall.

The dark days of winter are closing in, but Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) has plenty of ongoing activities and exciting special events to keep Cochrane and area seniors occupied. On Oct. 19, a fashion show and tea will begin at 2 p.m.