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Members of the Rocky View County Firefighters Association, Local 4794, are keen to offer up their services while off-duty this election season.

After putting his Children’s Wish on hold for the past two years, 14-year-old Tristan Garrett was finally able to fly in a helicopter last Thursday thanks to the Kimmett Foundation. “The highlight was lifting off. That was really fun.

Earth Day celebrations kick off tomorrow at Glenbow Elementary School.

Bus stops here Cochrane will be a park and ride location this summer, along the transit route connecting Banff and Calgary, as part of the Canada 150 ON IT pilot project.

For many who work in the field of health care, giving back extends far beyond the realm of nine to five. This is the case for nursing attendant Marie-Linda Plante, who is ramping up once again for the annual Kidney March this Sept.

Dog park advocates who barked at council’s decision to rescind the first future off-leash dog park site in West Valley - moving it further south and reducing the size of the park - will continue to make sure their voices are heard by the town.

Fibre strategy Fiber does a body good. The town is looking to fibre to bring a whole lot of good to Cochrane’s connectivity to the world.

The Canadian dairy and softwood lumber industries remain unsettled as U.S. President Donald Trump calls to further his protectionism stance, imposing a tariff on Canadian softwood exports and cautioning something similar on dairy products.

After closing the doors at the Eagle’s Nest Stoney family centre two years ago for renovations, officials announced earlier this week the centre will be reopening in May.

Last week the federal government announced it will move forward with its highly-anticipated and contentious pledge to legalize recreational marijuana.