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Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Jumping the gun on the rodeo grounds

Jumping the gun on the rodeo grounds

I am alarmed by recent public remarks by our mayor last week to the Chamber of Commerce where he reportedly stated that negotiations have been underway with the Lions Club to renew their lease on both the old curling rink and the rodeo grounds.
The blessing of final words: a gift that keeps on giving

The blessing of final words: a gift that keeps on giving

Snow-covered in the autumn of its life, a rose in our garden had one last blessing in store for us that carried us through the ensuing long winter and filled us with hope for the spring.
Winter Olympics: C is for Calgary, Cost and Clara

Winter Olympics: C is for Calgary, Cost and Clara

The Winter Olympics: C is for Calgary, Cost and Clara Last week, Sarah Rieger reported on CBC News that Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi along with other officials from Calgary, Canmore and the federal and provincial governments were in Pyeongchang as p
Canada must do better to combat racism in justice system

Canada must do better to combat racism in justice system

The Colten Boushie murder case has revealed that racism is more prevalent than it seems in Canada.
Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Ripples of love: goal of end-of-life family conversation

Ripples of love: goal of end-of-life family conversation

“The ripples created by your end of life will help carry your family into the future,” says Rick Bergh, celebrated author/lecturer in end-of-life issues.
Council must re-think approach to residential density

Council must re-think approach to residential density

Our current municipal government was elected on a democratic mandate to manage growth and fix traffic. I am happy to report that we are working a number of critical traffic infrastructure projects: 1) Vehicle crossing on Horse Creek Road.
Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Cochrane resident experiences wonder amidst cold and snow

Cochrane resident experiences wonder amidst cold and snow

So, how do you celebrate a dump of snow on a -30 degree day like we had last week in Cochrane? Why, you grab your camera, of course, and journey down memory lane! And that’s exactly what Bow Meadows resident Paul Knudtson did.
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