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Future of wild horses in limbo

Future of wild horses in limbo

The province has yet to develop a long-term management strategy for the wild horses of Alberta, a stagnation that has left their future in limbo. Some are hopeful that the results from a five-year contraception pilot project will prove successful.
Cochranite to be honoured

Cochranite to be honoured

There are still seats available for reservation for the Dec. 6 event to honour former Eagle owner and publisher Jack Tennant for his significant contributions to the Cochrane and area community.
Handibus future in Cochrane uncertain due to lack of funding

Handibus future in Cochrane uncertain due to lack of funding

The Rocky View Regional Handibus Society continues to struggle with their funding gap with Cochrane, rendering the future of their services for their nearly 400 users in town uncertain.
Dog napping in Cochrane

Dog napping in Cochrane

Cochrane RCMP officers are on the hunt for dog-nappers last spotted travelling eastbound on Highway 1A following the theft of a puppy and assault that took place last Sunday. On Nov.
Afghan woman finishes marathon with help from Cochrane runner

Afghan woman finishes marathon with help from Cochrane runner

Famed marathoner Martin Parnell helped give a young woman the freedom to run earlier this month in one of the most women-oppressed countries in the world. “(Running) is an opportunity to express themselves.
Council okays current pool site for a possible future community/culture hub

Council okays current pool site for a possible future community/culture hub

Council gave the green light for administration to further explore the current Big Hill Leisure Pool site for a future community cultural hub (arts centre).
Creekers partnering with Grow Calgary to transform food production

Creekers partnering with Grow Calgary to transform food production

Paul Hughes, founder of urban farm Grow Calgary, is looking at his fifth season of food production - and his first year of 365 day growing potential. Grow Calgary harvests fresh food for those who can't afford it.
Missing girl found

Missing girl found

Nakayo Poucette has been located and is safe. Cochrane RCMP were requesting assistance from the public to find a missing 16-year-old from Morley. Nakayo Faith Poucette, 16, from Stoney Nakoda First Nation was last in Morley on Nov.
Irmen off to India

Irmen off to India

It is not often people celebrate Christmas in November, but with an upcoming trip to India to receive stem cell treatment, Shelly Irmen had two Christmases with her two children last week.
Careless gun shots in Bragg Creek

Careless gun shots in Bragg Creek

RCMP members are requesting assistance with a shooting in Bragg Creek earlier this week. On Sunday, Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle being shot at approximately 11:40 a.m. west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66.
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