Connecting Community through the Arts
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Cochrane is a community full of world class artists — but while the arts scene here is vibrant, it hasn’t always been highly visible. Route 22 Gallery hopes to change […]
Submit an Editorial about Cochrane, Alberta
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Do you like to write? Do you have a topic or an issue about Cochrane that you would like to share with the community? Complete the submission form below in […]
A Discussion: Social Impact as Business Strategy in Cochrane
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The topic of ‘Social Impact’ as part of your business strategy has many layers of questions. No one questions wanting to make a social impact, but how to get there […]
“The value of one. The power of many.”
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April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. This year the theme is “The value of one. The power of many.” Volunteer Canada highlights that, “the magic happens when we work together […]
The “no pain, no gain” approach to fitness doesn’t work.
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Now that winter is winding down, you may be itching to get back outside and to get moving. Whether you jog a few miles, tee up for a round of […]
What is your work?
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Let us dive into the definition of “work”. In searching the *Oxford dictionary for a definition, I was provided with over 15 definitions of the word “work” and only one […]
5 Tips to Give Your Seedlings a Boost
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For those of us that love gardening, the mid-winter blahs are eased with the arrival of seed starting time. Called “Gardeners Christmas” (I’m kidding, I just made that up, but […]
I personally love the neighbour with the snow blower!
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With over 20 years experience in Volunteer Management there is one statement that bugs me the most. I have heard it from stakeholders, volunteer managers, funders, clients, and fellow volunteers […]
The Benefits of Working Out with Your Significant Other
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February is the month of love, but it is also a month about heart health. Getting that heart muscle exercised though can be so much easier with a Teammate cheering […]
Gardening in Cochrane: Ten Things you need to know
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Hello my fellow garden enthusiasts! I am thrilled to be here on Urban Casual sharing my love of gardening with you. I, like many of you, am just a student […]