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The Cochrane and Area Hospice Society is looking ahead to a busy year of bringing more volunteers on board and ramping up fundraising.

It was the sound of a latch on the front door that alerted Aaron Poutanen of an unexpected visitor. But when the door swung open and an elderly man in socks and pajamas walked in, he didn’t realize the danger everyone was in, including the intruder.

While council started 2019 with a light agenda that included setting a non-statutory public hearing for the Sunset Ridge Stage Neighbourhood Plan at the Jan. 28 meeting, Mayor Jeff Genung is looking to the year ahead as an action year.

Cochrane Fire Team One is readying for the annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary this spring, with the addition of two surprise guest to their team this May 5.

Two months into his position as interim manager at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) has made one standout clear to Adrian Sakundiak – all challenges and growth pains aside, Cochrane has a 350,000-square-foot facility second to none.

A new Cochrane Foundation grant is available for local charities and non-profits to add a bit more "community" to the town.

A local woman just won $1,000 for the Cochrane Activettes Food Bank after entering a photo contest with CP Rail.

Kaydence Hindes squeals with delight as she throws a purple ball back and forth with her mom, Jessica, who is all smiles as she plays with her eight-year-old daughter, who is anything but ordinary.

Rival Boxing Cochrane's fundraising fight is set for April 27 and this year's all female card is raising money to support an initiative that will help women escape violence.

Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is wading into the massive and important task of building stronger, healthier relationships between Cochrane and the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.