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Long-time Ghost resident provides the Eagle with account of life in Ghost area

Long-time Ghost resident provides the Eagle with account of life in Ghost area

Dear editor: How did we get here? Ghost Reservoir has been almost emptied, property owners have lost tens of millions of dollars in real estate value, water wells have gone dry, large areas of wetlands have been drained and wildlife devastated, recre
RVC councillor says county residents have been 'sold out'

RVC councillor says county residents have been 'sold out'

Dear editor: On July 14, Rocky View County (RVC) council took the ultimate step in selling out the interests of its residents - they actually voted for the new administration building.
Cochrane's energetic and charismatic councillor should do more

Cochrane's energetic and charismatic councillor should do more

Dear editor: Congratulations councillor Morgan Nagel, you’ve once again found an uncanny ability to find a political opportunity to make a point that very few people would argue against, while simultaneously differentiating yourself from the rest of
Activettes look for empty egg cartons and a refrigerator

Activettes look for empty egg cartons and a refrigerator

Dear editor: The Cochrane Activettes Food Bank is pleased to announce the addition of an egg program to our current food hamper program.
Preserving Ghost Valley for future generations

Preserving Ghost Valley for future generations

Dear editor: Out of every struggle to achieve change, something unexpected usually occurs, something unintended, but with the potential to alter the course of history.
Help support affordable housing in Cochrane

Help support affordable housing in Cochrane

Dear editor: The lack of affordable housing is one of the largest social issues in Cochrane and one of the most complicated and expensive areas to develop.
'Open in case of emergency'; hardly

'Open in case of emergency'; hardly

Dear editor: I read the Eagle’s article last week about the single exit out of Sunset Ridge. Great article, and thanks for highlighting this issue — it is a great concern for many of us living in the area.
People should be encouraged to upgrade their homes

People should be encouraged to upgrade their homes

Dear editor: Re: editorial ‘How can we stop punishing hard work?’ I support the Eagle’s view 100 per cent, as I have been one of those people who has made exterior and interior improvements to my homes over many years and have been penalized for doin
Former wildlife specialist issues warning to backcountry hikers

Former wildlife specialist issues warning to backcountry hikers

Dear editor: As a retired problem wildlife specialist with the provincial government, I feel it is my responsibility to warn Albertans of a potentially deadly hazard in the West Country this spring, which could have tragic consequences for those inno
Cochrane's budget needs adjusting

Cochrane's budget needs adjusting

Dear editor: Now that Alberta’s very exciting election is behind us, I think it’s vitally important for our town council to keep its eye on the ball regarding our fiscal situation to ensure that taxpayers are sheltered from unnecessary future tax inc
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