Opinion

COVID-19 has been an all-consuming and life-disrupting global health crisis that has left both physical and mental damage in its wake.

For three years Jesus had proclaimed release to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and liberation of the oppressed. Yes, the kingdom of God was at hand, and Light was shining in the darkness.

I wanted to respond to the letter from Mr Knox, suggesting that cyclists should be banned from the off leash down by the river.

One of the biggest disappointments of Budget 2021 has been the provincial government's failure to provide capital funding to support schools in Cochrane.

The other day from my living room window I enjoyed one of the most beautiful sunrises I’ve seen lately (attached).

The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, was formed on February 23rd, 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to capture in a club, the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth.

I would propose that you enact a bylaw that all bicycles, with one exception, be prohibited from the Jim Uffelmann Off Leash Park.  That exception is children under the age of eleven when under the direct supervision of their parents or legal guardian.  That will provide a safe suitable space for pedestrians and people who walk their dogs, while cyclists also have a path along the river.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t grow a vegetable garden. Even Zone 2 plants fit for the Siberian climate die on my watch. This is why I am in awe of people who can grow food and make a business of it.

I am a senior living in Big Hill Lodge. The Cochrane people have been so very thoughtful to us ALL thu this COVID-19 time. During the summer there were groups that came and played their musical instruments for us.

COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on an issue of disparity many families in Alberta have faced— Access to quality, safe and affordable child-care.