Letters to the Editor

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is seeking nominations for working group members to participate in the next phase of consultations on the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.

In their approved budget for 2016, Cochrane town council lists as its top priority the completion of the Aquatic and Curling Multisport Center. The cash outflow to that project from 2014-2017 is pegged $45 million.

I was very upset to hear that Rocky View Council will be issuing a request for proposals to sell the land currently occupied by the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society (CDAS).

To commemorate their “35th Anniversary” in 2013, the Cochrane Activettes established a bursary in the amount of $3,500. Our aim is to assist youths pursuing post-secondary studies.

To my fellow residents of Sunset Ridge, it is a privilege to live in such a beautiful part of this growing community. Now with the edition of the new park and the new K-8 school, no doubt we will grow even more.

I lost my son, Lamont Murphy, on Aug. 9, 2015 in a tragic incident involving a train and, from that point on, my life as well as the lives of extended family, friends, and community members have been rocked with grief and anger.

I am curious. The Town of Cochrane will grow its workforce to 206 full-time personnel this year. The town has eight senior managers, all of whom have pay ranges well over $100,000/yr.

Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) would like to respond to the Jan. 14 letter to the editor in the Cochrane Eagle regarding the Alberta Forestry model. The assertion by Mr.

To our volunteers, sponsors, players, fundraisers, wish families and ambassadors: On behalf of the Kimmett Cup organizing committee, thank you for everything you’ve done to make this year’s tournament a MONUMENTAL success.

I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed the disconnect between aboriginal people and the non-native society.