Dear Editor:

With the upcoming vote for the PC candidate for the Cochrane/Banff riding I would like to put my support firmly behind Rob Seeley.

Rob has an understanding of the political system with his work as Janis Tarchuk’s director for the past nine years. More importantly, though, is Rob’s connection to the community. His volunteer contributions are too extensive to list here, but were recognized in 2005 when he received the Alberta Centennial Medal for outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta. When choosing a candidate it is my belief we need someone with life experience. Rob knows the hard work, long hours, and drive it takes to run a small business and how to persevere through the ups and downs. (more…)

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Dear Editor:

The Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) has been receiving many calls and has had people attending the shelter to express concerns about what will be happening to animals found as strays in Cochrane as a result of the Town of Cochrane discontinuing its service agreement with CAHS.

Animal welfare is an important issue and we want to ensure residents have accurate information about what is happening.

Cochrane and Area Humane Society is an open-door facility. Annually, we welcome more than 1,000 homeless dogs and cats into our facility. We believe that all pets deserve a chance at a new life — where they come from should not impact whether or not they get rescued. (more…)

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PC Party candidates

With the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party nomination looming, the five candidates have been trekking their way through the riding, from Cochrane to Canmore, on to Banff and back into Bragg Creek.

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Chiniki chief, Bruce Labelle

The newly elected chief and council for the Chiniki band in Morley was officially inaugurated on Jan. 20 as questions over the December election linger.

Chief Bruce Labelle, who was re-elected for his third term, was welcomed into office by an auditorium filled with more than 150 people.

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Tom Copithorne

Tom Copithorne, co-owner/operator of Copithorne & Ward, a livestock services company, is one of two candidates running for the Wildrose Party nomination for Banff-Cochrane.

A Springbank High School graduate, Copithorne has worked in the cattle business for 30 years and feels that the skills he has acquired in the industry will lead to success in the political arena.

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Russ Lyster

The Wildrose Party is stepping into the fray with two candidates hoping to represent Banff-Cochrane as the next MLA.

One of those contenders is Exshaw resident Russ Lyster, who is currently the president of the Wild Rose Conservative Electoral District Association.

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Cochrane U10 Red Rockies

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre will be ringing with activity this weekend as the third-annual Cochrane Classic ringette tournament descends on the facility.

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Town of Cochrane

Planning for the expansion and development of Highway 1A, Centre Avenue and the former Domtar site are progressing as planned.

Rick Deans, senior manager of infrastructure, along with senior manager for sustainable planning services, Kathy Dietrich, were on hand during the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn on Jan. 18 to discuss the three major projects.

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Colin Davidson, left, and brother Cameron.

The annual Cochrane celebration of Robbie Burns Night — an evening filled with traditional dance, food and song in homage to the famed 18th century Scottish icon and poet — will be of particular significance to any parent or person who has ever been affected by war.

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