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Hundreds of children given the gift of Christmas

Hundreds of children given the gift of Christmas

By the end of Saturday afternoon, Yolanda Bailey had two full garbage bags full of gifts, Christmas ornaments, and winter items for her family plus a children’s table to haul home. “There’s a ton of stuff.
RCMP traffic blitz this weekend

RCMP traffic blitz this weekend

Cochrane RCMP will participate in the province-wide CheckStop Blitz on Dec. 2 to kick off National Impaired Driving Enforcement day, a national RCMP initiative taking place during National Safe Driving Week.
Longest serving town employee retires after 30 years

Longest serving town employee retires after 30 years

How does one sum up their varied experiences and memories following 30 years of career service? This question is something that outgoing interim CAO Lori Craig reflects on as the longest running employee for the Town of Cochrane.
Land Stewardship program could help at-risk youth

Land Stewardship program could help at-risk youth

A new program that will promote land stewardship in the Ghost Watershed area while simultaneously treating youth with substance addictions may soon be in the works.
Bethany Cochrane expansion to begin

Bethany Cochrane expansion to begin

The redevelopment of Bethany Cochrane is expected to break ground in the spring of 2018. Phase 1A will kick off the three-phase redevelopment plans on the existing Bethany Cochrane site with the building of 32 market rate lodge housing units.
Helping Hands Christmas Kindness Challenge

Helping Hands Christmas Kindness Challenge

The Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area is asking people to get out this holiday season and give back to their community.
Former council candidate looks to engage town to issues

Former council candidate looks to engage town to issues

Cochranite Scott Gibson-Craig is looking to provide a platform for fellow townspeople to engage in healthy discourse when it comes to municipal politics and where the public interfaces with the town. “My intention is ...
RCMP Briefs

RCMP Briefs

Stolen items to be returned shortly Cochrane RCMP is in the process of identifying multiple stolen items and returning them to their owners after police seized a significant amount of stolen property.
Melcor presents options for Sunset access

Melcor presents options for Sunset access

Mayor Jeff Genung is in favour of much of what Melcor’s proposed Sunset Ridge Stage 3 has to offer, but is making it clear that he prefers the ultimate solution to the proposed interim solution for secondary access into the community.
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park has big plans for 10th year

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park has big plans for 10th year

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is wrapping up its year with the completion of several innovative projects and is planning a few more for the New Year.
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