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Onward and upward. Cochrane High School Cobras football team booked their place in the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) Tier 3 Provincial Championship game with a convincing 41-17 victory over Rundle College Cobras on Nov.

The 2nd Annual Bearspaw Christmas Market goes Nov. 28 at the RockPointe Church. The event, organized by Crazy4Crafts, will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the church located at 255024 Lochend Rd. off Highway 1A.

Mitford School will be hosting a community paint workshop, run by Mural Mosaic, on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. for Cochrane’s contribution to the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural project.

Cochrane High School’s Psychology Club spread awareness and tasty treats during the nation-wide initiative Bullying Awareness Week last week. From Monday, Nov. 16, to Friday, Nov. 20.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society is currently hosting cats and dogs from a Saskatchewan animal seizure. Earlier this November, more than 150 dogs and cats were rescued from Sturgeon Lake, Sask., with the help of the Canine Action Project (CAP).

There may be a bumpy ride ahead for the Rocky View Regional Handibus Society. The society had sought just over $143,000 from the Town of Cochrane for its 2016 funding commitment. Following Nov.

You have to dress for the occasion. So when Cochrane town council sat down to address its proposed 2016 budget, the mayor, councillors and staff were prepared. With Nov.

Banff-Airdrie Member of Parliament (MP) Blake Richards has been named to the Conservative Opposition’s shadow cabinet, as critic for tourism and deputy critic for democratic institutions. The announcement was made Nov. 20.

The provincial government’s move to protect farm workers is receiving positive feedback from labour groups.

A cheque for $2,202 was presented to the Cochrane Legion on Nov. 20 at the Cochrane Toyota dealership on behalf of the citizens of Alberta.