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Father's Day tribute to Walter Wearmouth: a success story

Father's Day tribute to Walter Wearmouth: a success story

One of the happiest people I’ve ever met is often at our local A&W when I’m making my morning rounds, and I’m not alone in my admiration for someone who is a father-figure to many in our community.
Running club thrives at Lethbridge elementary school

Running club thrives at Lethbridge elementary school

May 29 turned out to be a very busy day. I had been invited to Lethbridge to participate in the Little Souls Kids Marathon, an event spearheaded by the Runners’ Soul specialty running and walking store.
Senate a real expensive joke

Senate a real expensive joke

It’s not surprising at all that the Canadian Senate has obviously never learned one of the great lessons of Canadian journalism— never give a journalist an expense account. Like Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin.
Sprots endorsements add to athlete's great wealth

Sprots endorsements add to athlete's great wealth

Most of you know that professional golfer Tiger Woods was the first athlete in history to make more than 1 billion dollars through his athletic endeavors.
Family has contributed to area for 112 years

Family has contributed to area for 112 years

Sawmills have played a prominent role in the settlement and development of our area – houses, barns, schools, sheds and eventually fences took priority in helping people get settled.
Growing can at times be a pain

Growing can at times be a pain

I just kinda get it figured out and they change everything. Well, not everything, but most things and it’s all about the mighty Cochrane Eagle. The reason for all this is our new press.
Oil wells, tomb stones and the meaning of true success

Oil wells, tomb stones and the meaning of true success

The formula for success, according to the wealthy 20th century industrialist J. Paul Getty, was quite simple: “Rise early, work hard, strike oil.
Heavy rains means heading to the lake

Heavy rains means heading to the lake

How often have you heard about a rainfall warning for our area lately? The weather forecasters have been right for a change this May and I have been feeling the effects while working outside for M.D.L. Landscaping.
Malarchuk a tough dude

Malarchuk a tough dude

It is difficult to believe that it’s been almost 25 years since Alberta-born goaltender Clint Malarchuk nearly lost his life in one of the most terrifying accidents ever seen in sport.
Work is not yet done

Work is not yet done

There’s a lot more to this dying stuff than I thought. Just when it looked like I had done all my homework, there was more to do. As mentioned in my last column, I felt like I was been awakened every morning around 1:30-2 a.m.
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