Opinion

Our best teachers in life are often those who are older than we are – especially if we’re interested in becoming truly successful human beings.

Who is Lynn Fenton, you ask? He is one of the finest horse trainers and teamsters around. His friends and neighbours call him a “magician with horses” and appreciate all he has done for the horse community in the Cochrane area.

The day is July 11. At least for now it’s July 11, but life is about change and there’s certainly the possibility for change in this instance.

Anyone who owns horses is probably familiar with the humbling experience of not being able to catch a horse even in a small corral.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.