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Coun. Morgan Nagel initiated a comprehensive residential development map to be delivered to council before the end of the year and on Monday night, the detailed report was delivered to the seven elected officials.

As dry conditions persist in the region Cochrane Fire Services has issued a fire advisory effective today. Over the last few weeks, temperatures have been unusually warm causing the region to be incredibly dry.

Last week marked five years since 17-year-old Cochranite Brandon Thomas was killed by a drunk driver – a solemn anniversary for friends and family, who honoured his memory and legacy on the evening of Dec. 6.

The diligent work of two East End residents may wind up reshaping town bylaw when it comes to backup beepers in the near future.

The plans for Cochrane to beef up on fibre continue to light a fire with mayor and council – who are excited about the range of possibilities for the town’s enterprising technology sector and what the future holds.

A group of young students in Bragg Creek were given an in-person eye-opener on Canada’s not so rosy past recently. On Nov.

A transit task force is being formed with council opting to add more councillor representation to the table to join chair Mayor Jeff Genung.

As the legalization of marijuana approaches, school councils are bracing themselves.

One of Cochrane’s very own shops landed among the top in the country last week. On Dec. 6, Cyclist Canada announced the town’s Bike Bros as one of the nation’s top bike shops as part of the organization’s sixth annual contest.

A Cochrane family is grappling to come to terms with the loss of their son and brother while students, staff and families of Bow Valley High School are mourning the loss and working toward regaining a sense of normalcy.