Opinion

On June 16, we were horrified to watch for hours as huge plumes of dust rose from the Hillstone Aggregates gravel pit west of our home near Big Hill Springs Park.

Canada has been celebrated worldwide as a welcoming country that embraces a wide array of cultures. The nation boasts a vibrant cultural tapestry, with each Canadian contributing unique and important cultural experiences.

He was everybody’s Buddy. Last Friday’s news of his passing has left a void in our hearts – and in mine, in particular. Lloyd “Buddy” Wesley , 71, was a Stoney Nakoda knowledge keeper from Morley.

We seniors in Cochrane and surrounding areas have a mayor Jeff Genung who has our backs. This pandemic has hit us seniors harder than any other age group but we are tough and resilient.

Responses to last week’s column have been inspiring to the core.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community’s motto, “Love for All, Hatred for None,” was certainly put to the test recently. On June 9 in London, Ont.

Seniors’ Week celebrations saw over 200 participants joining in Town of Cochrane programs. This was a considerable success given all the COVID barriers we are experiencing.

This past week has been one of the busiest and event-filled times for Cochranites since COVID-19 first arrived in the province.

Fruits have been used to flavour beers for a very long time. According to numerous historical records, Ancient Egyptians were known for adding fruits and spice to their beer such as dates and Pomegranate.