Dear Editor:

Let’s talk facts.

After all the talk about transit this week I thought I would take this opportunity to present some facts and then my reason on why I don’t support transit at this time.

The current proposal has us operating transit from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. A total of 14 hours a day combined. The regional buses have a cost of $750,000 with a life cycle of 12 years and the community shuttles are $160,000 and a life cycle of eight years. (more…)

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Dear Editor:

I needed urgent health care on Nov. 25 so I decided to drive from Calgary to Cochrane so I could be treated at the Cochrane Community Health Centre.

I want you to know that the service I received was outstanding. (more…)

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Dear Editor:

On Nov. 5, I went grocery shopping at Safeway in Cochrane. I was at the checkout counter ready to pay for my purchase when I realized I was missing my debit card.

After trying a few different methods of payment without success, I was ready to walk out when out of nowhere this lovely young lady who was standing in line stepped forward and said, “I’ll pay for your groceries.” (more…)

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Dear Editor:

Public transit can take many forms that can be utilized in many ways by the people who live and work in our community.

Who can benefit most from public transportation? (more…)

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Dear Editor:

Mrs. Dana Toews and Coun. Jeff Toews:

Your letter on transit was somewhat negative. A lot of ground was covered. I would like to say there is no “ring” and there is no “ring leader”. These terms imply dishonesty and collusion. (more…)

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Dear Editor:

As the holiday season gets underway, I would like to take the time to remind each and every one of us the implications of driving under the influence of alcohol.

As a professional firefighter, I see the devastating impacts first hand. It is one of the most difficult parts of my job. Sadly, research shows that the instances of drinking and driving deaths spike during the holidays. Let this be a compelling reminder for us all. (more…)

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Town of Cochrane

The motion to bring a public transportation system to Cochrane, which was passed by town council on Nov. 14, is no more . . . at least for now.

Council members unanimously passed three motions put forward by Mayor Truper McBride on Nov. 28 to address the smouldering transit issue.

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Mayor Truper McBride

“Today I’m going to be asking council to move forward with a resolution to call for a public vote on transit that will take place no later than the end of spring of 2012.”

Cochrane Mayor, Truper McBride, made a swift move on Nov. 28, a matter of hours before the town’s regular council meeting, to address the growing public reaction to the Nov. 14 approval of a transit system.

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Personalities collided during an open house hosted by Lochend Industry Producers Group (LIPG) at the RancheHouse on Nov. 23.

The energy group, which is comprised of five regional oil and gas companies, were on hand to answer questions and concerns from Cochrane and area residents about proposed fracking operations in the Lochend area.

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