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The Town of Cochrane is encouraging Cochranites to get behind their recently launched ‘Rock the Waves’ campaign — which seeks to fundraise $10.6 million to give the green light on the proposed aquatic/curling club facility.

It’s no secret that many cowboys and gals from Cochrane and area have lent their rich family histories to help shape the legacy of the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede. One such family is the Edge family, who first settled in Cochrane in 1887.

It’s no secret that many cowboys and gals from Cochrane and area have lent their rich family histories to help shape the legacy of the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede. One such family is the Edge family, who first settled in Cochrane in 1887.

Between schools finishing up classes and the warmer weather, it seems that summer has officially started in Cochrane, and to celebrate, Cochrane will have a summer kickoff event July 5 at the Cochrane RancheHouse from 12-4 p.m.

The Town of Cochrane is bringing a whole new meaning to the word ‘play.’ PLAY (Physical Literacy And You) Cochrane is a new initiative designed to develop physical literacy, not only at school, but also throughout the community.

It is that time of year again where we celebrate the summer with the simplest yet most delicious of breakfast foods – the pancake. The western tradition is not only tasty, but it is usually free.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers responded to an unusual call to several sightings of a grizzly bear roaming through two Cochrane communities on the morning of June 28, Fireside and Rolling Range.

The Town of Cochrane’s waste management bylaw did not receive unanimous consent from council June 23, temporarily putting its approval on hold.

John Barlow, the Conservative candidate for June 30’s Macleod byelection, was victorious, garnering approximately 69 per cent of the vote.

It’s been less than a year since Cochranite Blake Ward released his first collection of Seed yoga clothing.