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By Jenna Dulewich and Tanya Foubert STONEY NAKODA – Brittany Bearspaw’s last words to her mother were, “Mom, I love you and I’ll see you later.” That was before bright and bubbly 16-year-old was killed on the Trans-Canada Highway on Jan.

Five stories in the news for Friday, April 26 ——— ELECTION SHOULDN'T BE ABOUT IMMIGRATION: BUSINESS Big business leaders worried about Canada's aging demographics have been urging political parties to avoid inflaming the immigration debate ahead of t

Mainly cloudy skies and a high of 6 C in Cochrane on Friday. There's a 60 per cent chance of rain showers developing into flurries late in the morning. Cloudy skies and a 60 per chance of flurries in the evening.

As the search for evidence continues into the disappearance and presumed murder of Jasmine Lovett, 25, and Aliyah Sanderson, 22 months, police believe the suspect may have attempted to destroy evidence related to the homicide by means of burning, som

Gas prices in Cochrane are steady at 124.9, according to GasBuddy.com. Heading into Calgary sees prices as high as 119.9 on the edge of the city, as prices see a slight decline in the city.

Sunny skies and a high of 12 C in Cochrane on Thursday. Cloudy skies in the evening, and a low of -9 C. Wind chill -12 C overnight. Cochrane Eagle is looking for photos of the latest weather conditions in Cochrane.

Cochranite Marie-Linda Plante is marching into her fourth year of support for kidney disease. Plante is gearing up to gift away her goods next weekend with her annual four-day garage sale – May 2–5 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Bearspaw youth equestrian program celebrated its final day of classes on April 11 at the Bearspaw Equestrian Centre.

Still reeling from last week's victory, Cochrane's first MLA – Pete Guthrie of the UCP – is hitting the pavement and said he is committed to advocating for Airdrie-Cochrane's interests at the legislature.

One of Cochrane's newest and greenest non-profits, Cultivate Cochrane, is inviting green thumbs to take part in an event that is all about growing efficiently in a region that poses cold climate challenges.