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Glenbow teacher wants to see fair representation in curriculum rewrite

Glenbow teacher wants to see fair representation in curriculum rewrite

Glenbow School teacher Kara Vincent is helping with the Alberta government’s curriculum rewrite and part of that is updating how schools approach First Nations teaching.
Strut your Mutt

Strut your Mutt

Cochrane’s annual Mutt Strut is returning on May 27.
Farmers' Market looking to partner with nonprofits

Farmers' Market looking to partner with nonprofits

Cochrane Farmers’ Market organizers are gearing up for another abundant year and are reminding community groups they hold a special place at the Saturday event.
On the town with Cochrane Citizens on Patrol

On the town with Cochrane Citizens on Patrol

Two members of Cochrane’s Citizens on Patrol (COP) load gear into their car on a chilly Thursday spring evening. It’s 9 p.m. and so far things are quiet.
Second strike by town for Jones Estate development could result in legal action

Second strike by town for Jones Estate development could result in legal action

It's been six long years since Marcia Johnston first became involved with the 4.15-acre site of undeveloped GlenEagles lands known as the ‘Jones Estate.
Street markets return for a second year

Street markets return for a second year

Cochrane's night street markets are returning to Historic Downtown this summer June 15. “The markets seemed to be really popular last year, other than the weather challenges, ” Valerie McCracken, market manager said with a laugh.
RCMP investigate human remains

RCMP investigate human remains

RCMP Major Crimes Unit members are still investigating a set of bones, confirmed to be human, found near Redwood Meadows on May 11. Following a search conducted last Friday, RCMP Cpl.
Community invited to see work of future builders

Community invited to see work of future builders

Two new homes in Cochrane were built with the help of high school students from Cochrane and Springbank.
Lyme disease sufferers fall through cracks, promote awareness

Lyme disease sufferers fall through cracks, promote awareness

Life with Lyme disease has been nothing short of an uphill battle for Cochranite Nancy Doyle.
Southbow Landing to seek land use

Southbow Landing to seek land use

Philco Farms, the developer for the southside community of Southbow Landing, will be back in council chambers May 23 for first reading of land use approval for phase one of the future development.
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