Opinion

Cochrane is already a community of choice, and last week’s decision by council to move forward with the aquatic/curling centre is a huge plus for our town.

Not even a little rain on a chilly morning could keep this valiant team from participating in Cochrane’s 14th annual Outhouse Races last weekend.

Wants and needs…is there a difference between the two? Sure there is, but they are also reliant on each other more than some realize.

Being in the news biz’ is stressful, and if you don’t believe me, there are the facts to back me up. Careercast.com is a job search website and is also known for their annual list of the most stressful jobs. Newspaper reporter was No.

My first night in the “Tardis Tent” (small on the outside, big on the inside) on the “Questmobile” was interesting. Setup was 15 minutes and I had no problem climbing up the seven steps into the living space.

“Autumn,” exclaims Southern Alberta writer Lee-ann Harder, “of all the seasons in a year you are still my most preferred.

Fall riding is fabulous! Fall carriage driving is fabulous! I hope all you horsey folks are getting out there and enjoying this wonderful weather.

The driving habits of Cochranites have certainly become a hot topic of late.

With so many fun things to focus on as a community and as councillors — a new aquatic centre, community events and an early winter (okay, not winter!) — we often take our eye off the mundane (for a short time).

A surprise snowfall and several frosty mornings mean Cochrane seniors have signed up at Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) for fitness classes and other group activities. Monday movie matinee at 1:30 p.m., Sept.