Opinion

We in Alberta have been issued a health alert for pigeon fever in horses. More than 10 horses in Southern Alberta have been diagnosed with this fever this fall.

The dark days of winter are closing in, but Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) has plenty of ongoing activities and exciting special events to keep Cochrane and area seniors occupied. On Oct. 19, a fashion show and tea will begin at 2 p.m.

Body-checking. Hockey traditionalists insist the skill helps define the game. It’s what makes hockey exciting to play and watch, while topping up the tool kit required to construct a complete player.

In early January this year, I received an email from the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) Recreation and Parks Association. They wanted to know if I would like to do a keynote presentation at their September conference, in Fort Smith.

““You’re like a man-sailor.” That’s a direct quote from everyone’s favourite cyclist-loving photographer, Ryan McLeod. He was referring to the lack of control I have over my potty mouth.

Just what is Mason Raymond in for? First off, no adjustment needed for his new office space. He’s comfy on the Air Canada Centre ice, already netting a couple of goals and assists for the home-town crowd.

Last week’s column on religious symbols drew more responses than any other column I’ve ever written. Readers generally agreed that attitude and behaviour, not personal apparel or accessories, are the true public identifiers of one’s faith.

The horses are loose! That phrase can strike terror into the hearts of horse owners, particularly if the horses are loose near a major road. Large, loose animals such as horses out on the road are a huge hazard for both the animals and drivers.

I love elections. Federal, provincial, municipal, Canadian, American…it doesn’t matter…they all float my boat.

One of my favourite shows this summer has been Bear Grylls’ Get Out Alive. Bear is a British adventurer, an ex-SAS officer and youngest ever Chief Scout. In Get Out Alive, Bear took 10 teams of two to New Zealand.