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Voice of the Pioneers series headlines schedule at SOTB

Voice of the Pioneers series headlines schedule at SOTB

The headline event for March at Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) is the third in the Voice of the Pioneers series. A provocative title, “All You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask,” will be addressed by Dr.
Hero in four faiths saved his people through forgiveness

Hero in four faiths saved his people through forgiveness

Among the responses to last week’s column on forgiveness, one praised a lifelong hero of mine, and even set the stage for seeing another of my heroes, Time magazine’s runner-up for 2012 Person of the Year, in a new light.
Hibernating photographers missing beauty of winter

Hibernating photographers missing beauty of winter

It’s a shame: Many photographers only come out of hibernation in spring when the lime-green leaves unfold their virgin growth. And they pack in their gear and set to polishing their lenses after the fervid flush of fall dies away.
Heat, tough route put kibosh under sub-four hour marathon

Heat, tough route put kibosh under sub-four hour marathon

I woke up on the morning of March 3 dead tired. I hadn’t got much sleep and I had things to do before the start of the Kilimanjaro Marathon at 6:30 a.m.
Hufnagel should be coach of year

Hufnagel should be coach of year

When Calgary Stampeders head coach John Hufnagel reads this piece, and I know he will, he will not be a happy camper.
We need to show we care about water, air and biodiversity

We need to show we care about water, air and biodiversity

The Alberta Land Use Framework, developed in this decade through broad public consultation, is an example of a provincial policy document that reflects the principles of sustainability.
Taste of Bragg Creek well worth the 20-minute drive south

Taste of Bragg Creek well worth the 20-minute drive south

We spent a very enjoyable Friday evening last weekend at a food tasting event. It was great and that’s the good news. The bad news is that it was in Bragg Creek. The good news is Bragg Creek is only 20 minutes away.
Forgiveness opens heart's door to welcome the stranger

Forgiveness opens heart's door to welcome the stranger

Two of our past columns figured prominently in an interchurch gathering in Cochrane last week.
Native fish facing challenges due to changes of past century

Native fish facing challenges due to changes of past century

In early February the M.D. of Bighorn presented “Living in the Natural Environment” at the Cochrane RancheHouse.
Jays have assembled best pitching staff in baseball

Jays have assembled best pitching staff in baseball

Having played ball, mostly fastball, all of my life it is still a basic part of my life. And while too old, or too lazy, to continue playing, I do manage to stay with the game thanks to television and the Toronto Blue Jays.
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