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There are a growing number of Cochranites in need this season but the growing population also means more organizations available to participate in donations.

On a tragic summer morning in 2015, Kari Murphy was notified of the death of her son, Lamont Murphy, who was hit by a train in Cochrane.

A handful of youth addressed what they believe to be some of the town's most pressing issues last week. The Cochrane Youth Council held a special meeting and dinner with the mayor and a few councillors on Dec.

One of the biggest concerns in schools today is students’ and teachers’ mental wellness but teachers are not always certain how to address the issue according to Chris Pawluk, lead psychologist with Rocky View Schools (RVS).

Cochrane police will be able to track crime trends more closely in the New Year. The Cochrane RCMP is looking forward to the addition of a crime analyst in 2018 - a move that will aid in the tracking of crime in the area.

The Cochrane and Area Humane Society is wrapping up its busiest year on record. As of yesterday, the society saw 1,700 animals during 2017, which is 300 more than last year.

A familiar company to Cochrane is setting up its first office and it plans to make the town its ‘ground zero.’ Eco-Growth Environmental Inc.

What does a community do when less than 15 per cent of its drivers are abiding by the 30 km/hour speed limit? According to Gerry Ertel, president of the Riverview Community Association, appeal to their senses and encourage them to sport a decal of ho

Santa’s not-so-little helpers - off-duty members of Cochrane Fire Services - are carrying on their Christmas Eve tradition of carting St. Nick around town atop a fire truck Christmas Eve.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) released its annual education report last week and among the highlights were concerns for Grade 9 student performance in comparison to the rest of the province.