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Give running a go for the kids

Give running a go for the kids

I love the Calgary Marathon. I first ran it in 2003 and the only reason I entered was because my brother, Peter, had challenged me to. At the age of 47, running wasn’t part of my life and I really wasn’t that interested.
Packed January calendar at SOTB

Packed January calendar at SOTB

The Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) January calendar is jam-packed with many familiar activities and some new ones to try. Qigong begins Jan. 15 at 12:15 p.m. These exercises are similar to Tai Chi and promote flexibility, balance and stress reduction.
Passion allows panelist to know that she, too, is alive

Passion allows panelist to know that she, too, is alive

“Connecting to your sweet spot in your work and life, and supporting others to do the same,” is pivotal to “connecting to your sense of purpose.
Horses need more than 'good intentions'

Horses need more than 'good intentions'

Recently I assisted a friend of mine in rescuing a neglected horse – it was a miniature horse left at an auction yard facing a bleak future.
How much is too much?

How much is too much?

The Town of Cochrane needs to start looking into ways it can improve upon the dire rental situation in this community.
January a big month in Cochrane

January a big month in Cochrane

January will be quite a month in Cochrane when it comes to openings. The Town of Cochrane announced that the Centre Ave. extension over the railway tracks is anticipated to open during the week of Jan.
Panel addresses purpose-filled living through imagination

Panel addresses purpose-filled living through imagination

Cochrane author David Irvine raises questions that many of us struggle with from time to time: Do we feel trapped in our profession or employment? Are we doing those things that give us meaning? Are we living at the intersection of our abilities and
Gruelling run through the Rockies

Gruelling run through the Rockies

In late July, Amanda Powell, my contact at Right To Play in Toronto, told me about a crazy Brit who was crossing Canada, unsupported, in aid of children’s hospitals in England and Canada.
How many lessons do we need?

How many lessons do we need?

An agreed statement made in a Calgary court confirmed that Ryan Jordan Gibson was guilty of drunk driving and killing Cochrane teen Brandon Thomas.
Taking care of your horse during its golden years

Taking care of your horse during its golden years

Winter is upon us and our senior horses may need some extra TLC to successfully handle the many conditions that winter brings.
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