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Noisy vehicles are a problem

Noisy vehicles are a problem

I was prompted to write this email after reading your article "Resident wants noisy vehicles off the road." I would like to thank Kevin Burns for taking the time to bring this to Council's attention ... well done.
Mayoral candidates square off

Mayoral candidates square off

The election race officially kicked off Monday afternoon and residents had their first taste of the three mayoral candidates – Jeff Genung, Ivan Brooker and Tom Hardy – during the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce’s mayoralty debate that even
Great weekend for curlers

Great weekend for curlers

What a weekend for the newly minted Cochrane Curling Club! We had three world class curlers in our little town by the Bow and they were so impressed with our new curling rink and its fantastic ice.
Consider Kendall's record when voting

Consider Kendall's record when voting

Re: “Ward 5 county candidates bring experience to the table,” Sept. 7 edition of Cochrane Eagle. I believe Bruce Kendall’s statements in this article need a bit of clarification.
Canada defends human rights

Canada defends human rights

While I don’t intend to offer a defence of the Khadr family, Mr. Leugner’s comments (Sept. 7th) can’t go unchallenged.
Parks reponse to mowing heavy handed

Parks reponse to mowing heavy handed

In mid July, many West Terrace homes backing on the Bow River received Notices of Encroachment from the town. The most common violation was mowing grass behind their fences. Hi This mowing has gone on for nearly two decades.
$8 million is a drop in the bucket for bridge

$8 million is a drop in the bucket for bridge

In response to a letter from Dan Cunin last week, “Borrowing $8 million for bridge was unwise,” I feel it necessary to point out some important facts that Dan failed to include in his letter: The bridge project is the largest financial commitment the
We love Bethany Care

We love Bethany Care

Being in a long-term care facility is undoubtedly a traumatic experience for anyone and it is easy to understand how a resident can become unhappy and discontent.
Seniors on the Bow needs better location

Seniors on the Bow needs better location

I find the facilities at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) to be first class for all ages.
Bethany Centre is top notch

Bethany Centre is top notch

I have never written a letter to the editor to any paper in my life, but I cannot let Mr. Garry Wannop’s letter go unanswered. My first reaction was to ask why Mr.
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