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Recent Cochrane High School Graduate Catherine Rankin is the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship thanks to her submission to the Calgary Stampede Western Showcase.

Stampede Rides We here at the Eagle took it upon ourselves to test out a number of rides at the Stampede Midway – to ensure safety and overall satisfaction, of course. So you’re welcome.

Due to unfortunate circumstances the Cochrane Comedy Fest, scheduled for July 22 to 24, has been cancelled.

Up-and-coming country musician Kaleigh Jo Kirk is set to compete in the Stampede Talent Search preliminaries on July 10. The Cochrane singer/songwriter will be performing an original song titled One More Day.

Enzo and the Ferraris will be taking the stage at the Water Valley Church Events Centre on July 2. The five-member band was formed six years ago playing instrumental rock cover songs. “It’s a very guitar-oriented kind of band.

The Wildcat Artists will be hosting their inaugural art show and sale at St. Andrew’s United Church on June 25.

The Roots for Boots Barn Dance is drawing closer and country musician Jake Mathews is ready to take the stage. Mathews will be headlining at the event on June 25, which is fundraising to build a playground for Holy Spirit Elementary School.

Have you ever wanted to legally spray paint public property? Well now is your chance, with the upcoming street art project at the Zero Gravity Skate Park.

Up-and-coming local pop star Lexi Strate has been nominated for artist of the year for the 2016 Western Canada Music Awards. Strate, 22, was born in Calgary and has called Cochrane home for the last five years.

The Beaupre Artists’ Guild is holding its annual Art Show and Sale and Spring Tea on June 11 and 12. June 11 will feature art on display from a number of the guild’s members as well as complimentary snacks and refreshments.