Opinion

Sometimes it takes a major loss of material things to awaken us to the true joy of life. Such was the case recently when two of our readers were descending a steep mountain grade along a BC highway.

1935. R.B. Bennett was prime minister of Canada, Franklin D. Roosevelt president of the United States and gas was 25 cents a gallon or about six cents a litre. Former Cochrane Eagle publisher Jack Tennant was just a twinkle in mom and dad’s eyes.

I never thought I would see the day that Jack Tennant, one of the greatest columnists in the country would retire from writing. What a surprise! As Jack would say, “Unless you’re dead or living in Edmonton,” you have probably heard the news by now.

One of the highlights of fall is the annual Bar U Chore Horse competition. This year’s competition went ahead as planned despite dicey weather and soggy ground.

The leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cold at times and the nights are no longer warm enough for shorts and cold drinks on the deck. We’ve reached one of Canada’s three seasons, winter.

When is a quarterback controversy a quarterback controversy? Take the Calgary Stampeders.

Lori Craig’s star-studded story in last week’s column, with reference to Don McLean’s “Starry, Starry Night” musical tribute to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Starry Night,” is generating some heavenly responses. Here are just a few; more to follow.

Exercise classes, dancing, cards and other activities are in full swing at Seniors on the Bow (SOTB). On Wednesday, October 16 at 1:30 pm Acrylic Painting will begin with well known local artist, Lorri-Pullman McDonald instructing.

Last weekend I rode on the back of a motorcycle through the foothills. It was in the name of reporting, I promise. I rode along as a passenger with the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Poker Rally — a trek that raised money in support of Wounded Warriors.

Last week the Tour of Alberta rolled into the province with a bang. Cycling is extremely popular around the world and this event was shown in a 150 countries and watched by over 50 million people. There were six stages, from Sept. 3-8.