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Loss of LGBTQ group creates hole in community support

Loss of LGBTQ group creates hole in community support

A vital support network for Cochrane’s LGBTQ community quietly faded away last year.
Loss of anchor business would 'devastate' community

Loss of anchor business would 'devastate' community

The secret to small business success is a slippery slope – one on which Lori and Uwe Gildemeister of Bragg Creek Foods are struggling to keep their footing.
Community grants approved

Community grants approved

Town council approved the grant funding recommendations as delivered by the Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) board and United Way Partnership Committee. A total of $127,600 was doled out through 2018 grant funding.
Parents learn the tools to identify mental health issues

Parents learn the tools to identify mental health issues

A recent suicide in the community has put the mental health of children top of mind and to help Mitford School’s parent council brought caregivers together to learn valuable tools to help identify possible issues. The Jan.
Mayor champions town as tech friendly hub

Mayor champions town as tech friendly hub

Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung and CAO Dave Devana boarded planes this week to travel to Las Vegas and talk tech at the Consumer Technology Association Conference.
Young man leaves behind lasting impression

Young man leaves behind lasting impression

On a warm evening in late September of 2017, a young man received a standing ovation at the Tournament of Aces dinner after delivering a speech praising the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada and the organizations that support it.
Baby can't wait - mother delivers at home

Baby can't wait - mother delivers at home

One morning, in the very early hours, Gina Christakos awoke to the sound of a pop. It was the day before New Year’s Eve and the soon-to-be mother knew what was happening – her water was breaking.
Councillors look to lower residential density targets

Councillors look to lower residential density targets

Couns. Morgan Nagel and Alex Reed are looking to reduce residential density targets. The pair will be jointly presenting a motion at the next council meeting on Jan.
Over The Moon to rock Bragg Creek

Over The Moon to rock Bragg Creek

Bragg Creek Performing Arts is kicking off its 2018 Spring Season with Over The Moon, who will be performing on Feb. 10 at the Redwood House in Bragg Creek.
Quiet end of year for RCMP

Quiet end of year for RCMP

The Cochrane RCMP had a quiet night on Dec. 31. “New Year’s Eve was actually pretty smooth – the extreme weather probably helped out a lot.
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