Opinion

Cochranite Elizabeth Short ’s recent visit to California’s Redwood Forests left her with experiences of senses and soul ( last week’s column ) that really resonated with several of our other coffee companions.

If you live in Cochrane, it's easy to have food on the brain this month. There's lots of food-related festivities in Cochrane throughout August, with events like the Cochrane Food Fest returning on Aug.

Dear editor, There are serious concerns the calculation of the all-important “allowable annual cut” is based on incorrect assumptions of regrowth volume.

Cochrane coffee companion Elizabeth Short had an experience recently that elevated our mutual understanding of blooming where you’re planted to an inspiring new level.

Though some continue to bury their heads in the sand, the evidence of climate change is all around us, and will continue to impact every-day life in the years to come.

Martin Parnell recounts a short story he penned during a three-day silent retreat to Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane.

Dear editor, We need to perhaps remind those at the RancheHouse that no one is above the law. Without the rule of law to protect our collective interests, we are in serious trouble in our democratic system.

May we all bloom where the Creator has planted us and radiate the sacred beauty.

Dear editor, My husband has disabilities and is partially sighted, but wants to go out on his own around Cochrane sometimes. Our issue is with the town and its accessibility via dropped curbs.

May we all be inspired to do our part to praise and bring out the best in the gardens of our friendships.