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Thinking outside the box when it comes to his education is what attracted Cochrane teen Ben McGregor to an innovative program that will give him the opportunity to help construct two new homes by the end of his Grade 10 school year.

Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs Shaye Anderson made a stop in Cochrane yesterday morning to check out one of the para-transit buses made possible through a 2016 $250,000 Alberta Community Partnership grant.

They say many hands make light work, and Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area is looking for a few more hands to help lighten its load at the upcoming Fall Food Drive.

While recovering from her second bout of breast cancer, Dr. Sandie Hucal found peace on her property near Cochrane, where she helps rescue horses and other animals in need.

Newly declared candidate Bella Fallis is hitting the pavement running with a goal of knocking on 9,000 doors as she vies for a seat on town council. Fallis’ campaign is centered on the three C’s – community, caring and commitment.

People from around the world are cozying up to Cochranites in their bedrooms, basements – and even backyards – as intrepid townspeople take off with their burgeoning Airbnb businesses.

Yesterday, Conservative MP Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie) recognized nine individuals and one family from the Cochrane area for their community leadership and contributions, in commemoration of Canada's 150th anniversary.

While some of her friends are wrapping up lazy summer days, 16-year-old Grace Lawton is finishing up a cross-country tour with a dozen other teens on a mission of global peace.

Dozens of vehicles revved their engines loud and proud for 21 seconds on Sunday – to honour the age Cochrane teenager Brandon Thomas would have been had he not been killed by a drunk driver nearly five years ago.

Mayor Ivan Brooker believes he has represented Cochrane well which is why he is seeking re-election for a second term as chief representative of the town and is enthusiastic about continued public service in a community he has helped to foster growth