Stoney Nation needs transparency and integrity, says writer

March 3, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

My name is Anita Diggins, and I spent the first 18 years of my life growing up in a non-nation community as a Métis person. I have spent the last 30 years “growing up” in the Stoney Nation Community.

I’m not afraid to tell you who I am because I feel I live my life with integrity. To the elders who first started the process of political lobbying in the Cochrane Eagle newspaper, if you’re truly elders that live your life with truth, honesty, integrity and have the best interests of the people of the Bearspaw Nation at heart you would identify yourselves. (more…)

Thanks for the free films

March 3, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

On Feb. 27, the Cochrane Movie House provided free movies all day to all of us — no limit. (more…)

New resident experiences mixed support from Town

February 24, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

I moved here almost six years ago. My first awareness of arts and culture in Cochrane was at the RancheHouse as our newly opened municipal building.

The warm and inviting welcome extended to all, including the Stoney Nation with their blessing prayer, drumming and dancing, was spectacular! (more…)

Website publishers should learn due diligence, says letter writer

February 17, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

I can’t believe Richard Wilson and his group are surprised by the cease and desist order to remove the municipality’s name and logo from their website!

It has nothing to do with constitutional rights or freedom of speech.  (more…)

Warm pool needed

February 17, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

As word of a proposed new swimming pool for Cochrane is spreading, I would like to strongly encourage the Town of Cochrane, both administration and residents, to consider the addition of a warm water therapeutic pool along with the regular pool plans. (more…)

Cochrane’s got style, says writer

February 10, 2010
By: The Eagle

Dear Editor:

Last year, we had a gentleman representing a new regional taxi company walk into our store.

This man told us of his extensive travel throughout western Canada, promoting this new taxi company.

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Bearspaw residents support embattled county councillor

February 10, 2010
By: The Eagle

Dear Editor:

With regard to the recent articles about Rocky View County Councillor Hopeton Louden, where Mr. Sacuta calls for his resignation, we would like to advise that as a Bearspaw resident, we fully support Mr. Louden’s decision.

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Valentines for Haiti

February 10, 2010
By: The Eagle

Dear Editor:

Thank you to the people of West Pointe who bought our homemade valentines and donated money. (more…)

Mom says thanks

February 10, 2010
By: The Eagle

Dear Editor:

I just want to express my family’s sincere thanks to the bylaw officers in Cochrane for their commitment to maintaining a safe community, and listening to the concerns of its residents.

We recently moved to a new neighbourhood in Cochrane and have been shocked by the myriad of drivers who fail to adhere to traffic safety laws regarding crosswalks and school bus stops, let alone speed limits.

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One idling incident leads to questions

February 3, 2010
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

On Jan. 27, the Town of Cochrane’s Municipal Matters featured a large article on “protect our future, don’t idle,” outlining the role that vehicle idling plays in the emission of greenhouse gases.

In accordance with this article, I would like to express my extreme disappointment with recent actions of a few RCMP officers in town. (more…)