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Letters to the Editor

County has a funny concept of collaboration

County has a funny concept of collaboration

Earlier this month (May 10) the Board of the Cochrane Ag Society invited members and representatives of five user groups to attend a “closed door” meeting about the proposed sale of the land the Ag Society currently occupies.
Rec centre should have two elevators

Rec centre should have two elevators

I’m handicapped. Nothing unusual about that. Two years ago, I suffered a catastrophic fall. Now I can’t walk without a walker, which also carries my oxygen bottle.
Stay on the trails

Stay on the trails

The April 28 issue of the Cochrane Eagle contained a lovely photo by Ryan McLeod of a woman helping a child cross the stream at Big Hill Springs Park while other children look on.
Sad the LGBTQ community is subjected to hate

Sad the LGBTQ community is subjected to hate

I'm a week late but would like to add my two bits worth to the recent gay controversy. Thank you to the Eagle for publishing BOTH the gay side and the religious side. Everyone has a right to express their opinion.
Speed enforcement needed

Speed enforcement needed

I agree 100 per cent with Rhonda Phillips’ letter in the May 5 Cochrane Eagle that Glenbow Drive is unsafe. There is too much traffic, too noisy, too much speeding and little or no bylaw enforcement.
Calibrate that Balance!

Calibrate that Balance!

In its recent editorial, the Cochrane Eagle proudly and sanctimoniously congratulated itself saying, “Here at the Eagle we care about one thing, balance.
Bill 10 is a violation of our rights

Bill 10 is a violation of our rights

As a member of Parents for Choice in Education and advocating for excellence in education, with maximum parental choice, I would like to put forward 10 things that every parent should know about the new gender Guidelines and Bill 10. 1.
Self-righteous need to lose the blinders

Self-righteous need to lose the blinders

Dear Lyle Carbert, Out of respect for people who belong to the LGBTQ community and who I know and work with personally, I feel I have an obligation to take a stance on this topic.
Our children deserve to live without fear of judgment

Our children deserve to live without fear of judgment

Dear Lyle, I read your letter in response to the Cochrane Eagle’s front page article of April 28, "Why can't we be part of the normal' with interest.
LGBTQ teens should be proud of themselves

LGBTQ teens should be proud of themselves

To the brave, smart, articulate students who shared their stories in “Why can't we be part of the normal” I was awed when I read this article last week and saw how authentically and honestly teens today can stand in their truth.
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