Letters to the Editor

After putting ina four-hour shift in support of the Salvation Army on Dec. 22 at Sacve On Foods, I came away with some profound feelings about our community, its people and how they supported the Salvation Army’s urgent need.

I am concerned about a proposed drawing of the Highway 1A/22 overpass. It is located on the Alberta Transportation website. Links will allow you to see the proposed drawing.

There is no greater tragedy for a parent than the death of a child and that pain is compounded when the feeling is that loss could have been prevented. Last week, Zachary Allen’s family shared their grief-stricken story about his suicide.

The town has fenced in a portion of the existing Riverfront dog park. These are my concerns. • The fenced area has destroyed important natural habitat of the deer and fox.

During the election, I heard from several candidates that the pedestrian crossing at the end of Quigley Drive across to Heartland was planned for the near future. Evidently the budget for it was planned. I thought that was a good thing.

I'm writing about the lack of dedicated dog parks in most neighborhoods in Cochrane or any planning on this matter. Many households have dogs as pets that have exercising and bathroom needs that need to be met.

Re: “I want an explanation from Cochrane’s MLA” in the Eagle November 23rd. In Mr. Lee’s letter, he suggests that a carbon tax on natural gas is “unfair”. It seems that Mr.

In response to a letter to the editor from the Nov. 23 edition by Mr. Bob Lee, I am pleased to offer this reply.

I would like our NDP MLA Cam Westhead to post a letter explaining to the people of Cochrane and area how the increase in the Carbon Tax on natural gas is in any way a fair tax.

What a wonderful gesture for the Cochrane AAA Avalanche hockey team to attend the Remembrance Day service at the Bethany Care senior centre in Cochrane. Who says our youth are not aware of the contributions our brave veterans have made.