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Canadians are ill informed on Carbon Tax

Canadians are ill informed on Carbon Tax

Ms. Hawkwood’s response to recent letters illustrates how ill informed Canadians are regarding the carbon tax. To place the blame for emissions on the oil and gas industries is a simplification.
Blind to reality about Carbon Tax

Blind to reality about Carbon Tax

I can assure the Cochrane Eagle that I won't write anymore of my letters allowing myself to have these sarcastic remarks hurled at me, by my fellow seniors, but hope it's been a good learning curve for the young people.
Fracking poses a threat

Fracking poses a threat

I sincerely hope Nielle Hawkwood’s warning on the dangers of Fracking is taken seriously by those who read her article. It is important to bring these concerns closer to home, indeed in our own backyards.
We need responsible oil and gas management

We need responsible oil and gas management

I would like to respond to two letters recently appearing in the Cochrane Eagle, regarding environment, climate change and the carbon tax: Tom Harris’ letter, July 5 edition, and L. Leugner’s letter, July 12 edition.
Carbon tax won't solve environmental problems

Carbon tax won't solve environmental problems

Alan Spiller wants us to believe that carbon taxes will solve all environmental problems.
Greystone approval is bad for Cochrane

Greystone approval is bad for Cochrane

Riverview’s hopes in this public engagement were that with comprehensive research and a focus on high-priority issues we could be a catalyst for real improvement in the Greystone ASP and NP.
Town support for offending drivers, vehicles wanted

Town support for offending drivers, vehicles wanted

Dear Mayor, Council, Police, Municipal Enforcement and Town Administration, In October of 2017, I had the opportunity to address the previous Town Council about a growing scourge in our Cochrane neighbourhoods: loud vehicles breaking the law.
On being BAD

On being BAD

So, you get what you get and are not allowed to choose some personal attributes you receive, good or bad, by genetics. Well, I got something that I would not wish for myself or even my best enemy, let alone my worst. I’m not whining, just saying.
Horsecreek Crossing poorly thought-out by mayor and council

Horsecreek Crossing poorly thought-out by mayor and council

Dear Editor: Does our mayor live on Quigley Dr.
Carbon tax is ideologically-driven

Carbon tax is ideologically-driven

Dear Editor: I am responding to a letter to the editor published on June 21, 2018 Carbon tax is necessary If letter writer Alan Spiller ( Carbon Tax is necessary , June 21st) is deeply concerned that a new conservative government will "let Albertans
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