Opinion

In a conversation with local artists at Route 22 Gallery a few years ago, the question came up: If beauty is so important for the healing of our broken world, then how can we ourselves become more truly beautiful works of art as agents of healing? Af

On April 1, federal politicians increased their indexed incomes by $8,500 to $17,000 becoming second best paid elected officials in the world. They also are eligible for pensions after only six years of work.

This legislation is an attempt to both rebuff the federal Liberals as well as bring Alberta municipalities back in line by slapping their outreaching hands.

Tis that time of year when Cochrane is treated to art shows that gladden the heart.

It was a dismal day, Thursday 4 April 2024 - the snow was thick, wet and heavy. And yet; despite this, our local Gleneagles newspaper boy was out delivering.

Where are you reading these words right now? It could be your phone, your tablet, a laptop or desktop computer. Or even in print.

“Generally, we prefer sunshine to darkness, lightheartedness to melancholy. That's why, most of the time, we do everything we can to distract ourselves from melancholy, to keep heaviness and sadness at bay."

People should have a right to make their voices heard as long as they are being respectful of others who are trying to use the same public spaces for other means.

This week the horrible case of Alexandru Radita was back in the media spotlight after an inquiry found the boy was essentially left to die with his abusive parents in 2013.

“I see the return of the robin as a clear sign of hope for what is yet to come."