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Community happenings

Bus stops here Cochrane will be a park and ride location this summer, along the transit route connecting Banff and Calgary, as part of the Canada 150 ON IT pilot project.
Cochranite to march for hope for kidney disease

Cochranite to march for hope for kidney disease

For many who work in the field of health care, giving back extends far beyond the realm of nine to five. This is the case for nursing attendant Marie-Linda Plante, who is ramping up once again for the annual Kidney March this Sept.
Dog park advocacy group continues with petition

Dog park advocacy group continues with petition

Dog park advocates who barked at council’s decision to rescind the first future off-leash dog park site in West Valley - moving it further south and reducing the size of the park - will continue to make sure their voices are heard by the town.
Fibre strategy, food trucks, town surplus

Fibre strategy, food trucks, town surplus

Fibre strategy Fiber does a body good. The town is looking to fibre to bring a whole lot of good to Cochrane’s connectivity to the world.
Sawmill to see indirect impacts from U.S. tariffs on softwood

Sawmill to see indirect impacts from U.S. tariffs on softwood

The Canadian dairy and softwood lumber industries remain unsettled as U.S. President Donald Trump calls to further his protectionism stance, imposing a tariff on Canadian softwood exports and cautioning something similar on dairy products.
Eagle's Nest announces reopening

Eagle's Nest announces reopening

After closing the doors at the Eagle’s Nest Stoney family centre two years ago for renovations, officials announced earlier this week the centre will be reopening in May.
Cannabis roll-out

Cannabis roll-out

Last week the federal government announced it will move forward with its highly-anticipated and contentious pledge to legalize recreational marijuana.
Giving back with three generations

Giving back with three generations

A Cochrane family is demonstrating how the Helping Hands Food drive brought them closer together.
Colour run comes to Cochrane

Colour run comes to Cochrane

Cochranites will see vibrant reds, yellows and oranges this fall, but it won’t be on the trees and shrubs it will be splattered on running enthusiasts. The Vaughn Sawchuk Foundation will be hosting the town’s first colour run on Sept.
Parents talk social media

Parents talk social media

What can parents do to keep children safe in this technology driven world? It was that question from a group of parents at Mitford School that prompted an open discussion about social media and the Internet earlier this month.
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