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Fundraiser sells out

Fundraiser sells out

There might be any tickets left for this year’s annual fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited, but there are still plenty of ways to help preserve wetlands in the region.
Opportunities exist in floundering economy

Opportunities exist in floundering economy

While the economic woes in Alberta are leaving few unscathed, Cochrane might be better positioned to weather the storm, according to a Calgary economist.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week with a free movie

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with a free movie

The Town of Cochrane’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Volunteer Appreciation Committee are set kick off National Volunteer Week with some fun.
Thanks for the memories

Thanks for the memories

The Calgary Hitmen and the Red Deer Rebels' played a historic game at Stampede Corral April 1.
A bad sign

A bad sign

A Cochrane woman is upset after a billboard-sized sign that blew across a road and struck her car after months of warning the company about the dangers of the unsecure sign. Maddie Beynon woke up at 7 a.m.
Counterfeit money seized

Counterfeit money seized

Three Calgarians were busted for fake money and drugs in Cochrane on last Thursday. After days of complaints from businesses receiving fake money, Cochrane RCMP caught three people at the Shoppers Drug Mart with counterfeit cash and methamphetamine.
World Health Day focuses on diabetes

World Health Day focuses on diabetes

In honour of World Health Day on April 7, Dr. Jan Hux, chief science officer at the Canadian Diabetes Association, hosted a live Twitter chat on April 6. Dr.
Environmental study underway for proposed Springbank dam

Environmental study underway for proposed Springbank dam

The Government of Alberta is investigating the potential environmental effects of the much-maligned Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1). The SR1 was initially proposed after the 2013 flood that devastated the Calgary area.
Stoney explores other cultures through annual exchange

Stoney explores other cultures through annual exchange

Morley students are getting the chance to experience another culture while showcasing their own this week.
Jury is out until Friday

Jury is out until Friday

The jury members of the Ryan Lane murder trial have been excused until Friday. The defence lawyers for the three co-accused made motions on April 6 to Justice Alan Macleod. The motions are protected by a publication ban.
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