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Day home appeal creates call for bylaw changes

Day home appeal creates call for bylaw changes

A Cochrane day home operator is calling for changes to development bylaws after a last-minute appeal to her business permit application left her clients without care.
Play is important for dogs

Play is important for dogs

Dogs in a shelter environment are surrounded by other dogs 24/7; they see them, hear them and smell them, but for the most part don't have contact with them.
Nakoda Elementary pays homage to Tragically Hip

Nakoda Elementary pays homage to Tragically Hip

The Nakoda Elementary School (NES) in Morley presented a Tragically Hip themed show last week and it captured some unexpected attention.
Several ticks found on man and his dog after walk in off-leash park

Several ticks found on man and his dog after walk in off-leash park

Cochranites taking their pets out for walks to dog parks in town should make sure they are extra vigilant when it comes to ticks.
"A love letter" to the Stoney, Verge releases memoir

"A love letter" to the Stoney, Verge releases memoir

When Patricia Verge was 26 she had her first encounter with people of the Baha'i faith.
Superintendent's current salary is $12,000 over new board maximum

Superintendent's current salary is $12,000 over new board maximum

The Rocky View Schools (RVS) superintendent will continue to be paid $12,000 over a newly introduced school board salary cap.
One man saved a woman, now her son lives on his street

One man saved a woman, now her son lives on his street

The child had been submerged for at least 10 minutes. Her small body would descend a few feet below the surface of the cold water, while three feet up a metal chute, chaos ensued.
Nearly half a century behind the plate

Nearly half a century behind the plate

Roy Lindwall is nearly 80 years old and anyone who has played softball in the Calgary area has probably heard his voice from behind the plate, where he has spent more than half his life.
Ghost Lake low water levels remain a concern

Ghost Lake low water levels remain a concern

Mike Weinert, longtime owner/operator of Ghost Lake Recreations and manager of the provincial campground, is hopeful that June 28 will bring an end to a five-year-long rapid decline in his business as a result of controversial flood mitigation on the
Jarrid Rich cancer fundraising kick-off

Jarrid Rich cancer fundraising kick-off

It's cycling from the soul for members of Jarrid's Team - comprised of family and friends of the late Cochranite who take part annually in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer in Alberta.
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