Opinion

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past” – Thomas Jefferson. In looking at Cochrane’s history one thing stays the same. People know Cochrane as a place of opportunity.

If ever we needed a reminder to press the RESET button on international relations, this past Saturday’s false missile alert just might qualify.

The Cochrane and area Humane Society offers many programs and services, which includes adoption of pets and volunteer opportunities and is a good resource for anyone who loves animals.

A response to last week’s column on the role of the writer in the battle between truth and falsehood got me thinking about Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Emperor’s New Clothes.

I am looking forward to 2018! I hope you all enjoyed some time off over the holidays and spent time reconnecting with the important things in your life.

In the early days of the Cochrane Humane Society (CAHS), way back in the 20th century, a street cat came into our care named Norman.

For the past 18 years, globe-trotting international development consultants Michael and Judie Bopp have held an end-of-the-year State of the World forum at their home west of Cochrane.