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We must talk about suicide

We must talk about suicide

Suicide. It is said that most people at one time or another have thought about it. In Canada, the number of people who turned those thoughts into fatal action has been on the rise for the past 12 years.
We're still a small town

We're still a small town

Rashes of vehicle thefts, break and enters and drug raids plaguing the news in recent weeks can take its toll on a community.
Animal abuse laws should be strong, but fair

Animal abuse laws should be strong, but fair

Treatment of animals is always a hot-button issue and it came to forefront of discussion in Cochrane and across the province last week after two incidents had people outraged.
Alberta needs a break

Alberta needs a break

It's no secret that suppressed oil prices are taking their toll on the Alberta Economy. Not only are there tens of thousands out of work, the reduced employment has also seriously decreased Albertans' spending power.
Give food truck pilot a chance

Give food truck pilot a chance

Town council looks to be salvaging the fiasco that has been made of Cochrane’s food truck pilot program.
Growing pains

Growing pains

There is no doubt Cochrane has grown at a near breakneck pace. In the past decade, the population has nearly doubled and with that has come some challenges. One of the most obvious of those challenges is the traffic.
Child's murder shines light on violent crime

Child's murder shines light on violent crime

It hasn’t been a good week. That is an understatement and can only truly reflect recent events if said with a heavy-hearted sigh that borders on resigned exasperation.
No place for political ideology

No place for political ideology

With consultations on Alberta Education’s curriculum review set to begin this fall the political rhetoric is well underway.
Silver linings

Silver linings

Bad things happen. That is an unfortunate fact of life but we can define a negative situation with how we respond. Last week we reported on thieves making off with Nathan Wagman’s bottles, nabbing them from the garage while the family was home.
Think about nation building this Canada Day

Think about nation building this Canada Day

Tomorrow Canada celebrates 149 years and the Town of Cochrane has a lot going on to commemorate the day we all have the chance to reflect on our national pride.
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