Candidate unfairly criticized for absence from seniors’ forum

April 18, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

The political arena is fraught with inconsistencies.

I know— I was the school trustee for Ward 4 (Springbank) in the 1980s for two terms. I was never vilified at any time like Tom Copithorne was at the April 5 forum. (more…)

Immigrant urges Canadians to not abuse their right to vote

April 18, 2012
By: The Eagle

Dear Editor:

As we approach the provincial election there is a familiar cry going up, ‘get out and vote!’. (more…)

Injured dog walker grateful for help

April 10, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

On March 20, while out walking at St. Francis Retreat, I slipped and fell fracturing my hip. (more…)

Driver should own up to hit-and-run at off-leash park

April 10, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

Could an older gentleman, who comes to Cochrane’s dog off-leash park with his wife and a small black dog finally come forward and be responsible for his actions? (more…)

Handibus needs support

April 10, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

I hate to say ‘I told you so,’ but ever since I heard that Cochrane was no longer in charge of the handibus, with their countless volunteer hours, one would have to be pretty dumb not to expect an increase in fees. (more…)

Handibus in need of more funding, reader says

April 3, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

I would like to express my thanks to Cochrane Eagle publisher Jack Tennant and columnist Mary Lou Davis for their recent articles. (more…)

Client grateful for Handibus

March 20, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

I am writing to show my support to the Rocky View Handibus.

I’m 35 and in January was told that my eye disease no longer allowed me to drive. Being a new mom and resident to Cochrane I felt very overwhelmed and lost with limited support. (more…)

Stray animals deserve better

March 20, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

My heart aches for the animals that end up in this new kenneling facility. (more…)

Drilling letter ‘misleading’

March 13, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working in Alberta for more than 40 years. In that time, we have completed more than 200 projects that protect more than 185,000 acres (75,000 hectares) of the province’s most ecologically significant land and water. (more…)

Spray Lake Sawmills preparing report for Bragg Creek firesmarting

March 7, 2012
By: letters@cochraneeagle.com

Dear Editor:

Over the last few years Spray Lake Sawmills has been working with stakeholder groups and other industry sectors to develop a harvest plan for the area west of Bragg Creek. (more…)