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For Steve Grossick, electing a good, insightful government is fundamental for the success of Cochrane. And as a candidate for town council in the Oct. 21 election, he said those are a few of the characteristics he’s bringing to the race.

A new bylaw was approved Sept. 23 by Cochrane council, which looks to streamline the town’s procedures of purchasing a business licence.

Following a social-media battle with Airdrie MLA Rob Anderson, which appeared to get quite heated at times, Cochrane mayor and Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) chair Truper McBride is remaining steadfast when it comes to comments he has been charge

Most singer/songwriters in the world who have political aspirations usually voice their opinions through song, through news conferences and in the newspaper.

Cochrane council adopted a new policy Sept. 23 in an effort to better conserve the community’s wetlands, addressing several preservation principles to guide the town’s future decision making.

Seniors on the Bow (SOTB) hosted a packed panel of Cochrane’s mayoral, council and school board candidates last night (Oct. 2), and funding for the new Aquatic Centre dominated the near three-hour conversation.

Growing up in Waterton Valley, Charlie Russell saw his fair share of wildlife through his family’s outfitting and filmmaking businesses.

When it comes to listening to music in Cochrane, there’s no shortage of country and western bands, folkies with guitars in hand and singer/songwriters lined up to entertain the happy hour toe tapper or midnight hour two-stepper.

Bragg Creek residents hope to scare up support for their community with a month-long festival celebrating the best fall has to offer. The inaugural Bragg Creek Scarecrow Festival will be held from Oct. 4 to Nov.

There’s a new face at the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area. Beginning Sept. 3, Din Ladak has taken up residence at the youth facility as the interim executive director for the non-profit organization.