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Young forests as vital as old-growth stands

Young forests as vital as old-growth stands

I am most certainly a proud Canadian. The scenery provided by Canada’s forested landscapes touches something deep within me every time. It inspires me to hike, camp, and cross-country ski.
Vandalism to election signs indicative of disrespectful, juvenile behavior

Vandalism to election signs indicative of disrespectful, juvenile behavior

Dear editor: I am writing to express my sadness and disappointment at the targeted acts of vandalism on the election signs of Liberal candidate Marlo Raynolds in the town of Cochrane.
Even regular traffic offences need enforcement

Even regular traffic offences need enforcement

Dear editor: This letter is a plea to local law enforcement to increase patrols of regular traffic offences. The first is the total disregard of traffic lights, and the hot-rodding/racing of vehicles through downtown streets.
Benefitting Western Canada

Benefitting Western Canada

Dear editor: We toured Spray Lake Sawmills Oct. 1 at 1 p.m., one of numerous tours held that day. It was great to see them open their doors and let the public tour their site. We saw best how to use every log so that wastage is minimal.
Ghost watershed gamble

Ghost watershed gamble

Dear editor: Regarding SLS’s harvest of the South B9 Quota, a settled area of both public and private lands in the MD of Bighorn, residents seem able to articulate their concerns, quite apart from stopghostclearcut.com. The big issue is time.
Family thankful for support following death

Family thankful for support following death

Dear editor: The Helfrich and Garraway families would like to send everyone a heartfelt thank you for all the flowers, food, cards and help we received during Tony’s sickness and his passing.
History shows science not always exact

History shows science not always exact

Dear editor: I am old enough to remember the 1970s when the predominant mantra was that a new ice age was about to engulf the planet and kill us all. Didn’t happen.
When all is said and done, what will SLS's legacy be in Cochrane?

When all is said and done, what will SLS's legacy be in Cochrane?

Dear editor: This is a response to the letter that Mr. Mjolsness had published in the Eagle last week. The story of Spray Lake Sawmills began over 70 years ago, built on the optimism and hard work of your father and uncle.
SLS addresses 'misleading statements' in letters to the editor

SLS addresses 'misleading statements' in letters to the editor

Dear editor: Recently we have seen a number of letters to the editor published in local papers driven by the Stop Ghost Clearcutting group with excerpts and references directly from their anonymous website.
Despite concerns, Town of Cochrane staff need to be commended on the job they do

Despite concerns, Town of Cochrane staff need to be commended on the job they do

Dear editor: The local newspapers in Cochrane provide much to our community in terms of offering residents a chance to find out about local highlights in the town as well as an opportunity to air our opinions on initiatives that our mayor and town co
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