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Banff-Airdrie Conservative MP Blake Richards put forward a private member’s motion last week aimed at providing better financial support to parents after the death of an infant.

The Cochrane & District Agricultural Society grounds are here to stay, for now.

Two people. 180 horses. An endeavour as ambitious as Bear Valley Rescue is reliant on not only the dedication of owners Mike and Kathy Bartley, but on the generosity of its community partners, businesses and equine-loving individuals.

Cochrane residents will get a crash course in spring curbside collection program through the town.

A Cochrane-based artist is showcasing how historical art mediums can be utilized in the 21st century.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Budget adopted A 0.83 per cent tax increase that will cost the average family $17.28 per year is the result of the 2017 town budget adopted by council Dec. 12. The increase was reduced from its original estimate of 0.

The fifth annual Stuff-A-Bus brimmed with success last weekend, with a strong showing of donations to go toward the Activettes’ Share Your Christmas campaign.

The Behtany Care Council is in the process of selling 5,000 50/50 tickets that will help it raise money for outdoor furniture at the Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane and give one lucky person some extra spending money this Christmas.

One Cochrane woman is encouraging people to “branch out” this holiday season. Lyndsie Barrie, team leader of the Attack of the 90’s Neon Snowsuits, wants people to start registering for the upcoming snowshoe fundraiser.