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The fate of the future federal government was decided Oct. 19 and, despite the poll map showing a dark blue Conservative colour for Alberta, the new federal leader was announced as Justin Trudeau from the Liberal Party – winning with a majority.

In spite of a “red surge” that saw the Liberals return to power in Canada from years in the wilderness, Grit candidate Marlo Raynolds failed to cut a crimson swath to victory in the newly-formed Banff-Airdrie riding.

Cochranites, get ready to sharpen your knives and start carving those pumpkins . . . for a good cause.

Despite a sweeping majority victory of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in Canada’s 42nd federal election, Conservative incumbent Blake Richards handily won the newly-formed Banff-Airdrie riding.

The potential mental picture is delightful. In a room are Prime Minister Trudeau and newly-elected United States president Donald Trump. And Trump looks at our prime minister and says,”Hey, kid, get me a coffee.

A longshot at best, Banff-Airdrie Green Party candidate Mike MacDonald was unfazed finishing fourth on election night. After the Oct.

To say the business of mothering is tough work is a bit of an understatement. It’s hectic, stressful and downright excruciating often times. And making the right choices and of practising proper self-care during and after pregnancy can be difficult.

Cochrane RCMP have responded to a number of break-and-enters in the Sunset Ridge and Bow Ridge communities.

On Oct. 23, Canadian Blood Services invites Cochranites to roll up their sleeves and donate the greatest gift of all. From 3 to 8 p.m. at Cochrane Alliance Church (902 Glenbow Dr.), the public can donate their blood.

Cochrane has been gathering goblins for close to 30 years. The annual Goblin Gathering hosted by the town is inviting families and their little ghouls for a not-too-spooky party at the Cochrane Ranchehouse.