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A contentious bylaw change that would allow a 400-unit RV storage facility northwest of Cochrane received unanimous council support Monday night, resulting in a divisive reaction from members of the public who packed the chamber.

Donations for this year’s Poppy Campaign are looking to exceed last year’s. “I’m very optimistic we will exceed 2015 donations – and last year was a record year for us,” said Usherwood, campaign chair, referring to this year’s campaign as “amazing.

Rocky View Schools’ educators are teaching more than math, science and language, they are also helping to develop their students’ mental health through the Stepping Stones programs.

Fireside School is “anticipated” to open on time, according to officials.

Bringing Christmas to Cochrane families in need, one hamper at a time.

All some kids want for Christmas is a big brother or sister – and the area chapter of the national organization is hoping Cochranites will step up as Santas to help fulfill those children’s wishes this year.

A Cochrane man, Allan Dean Griffin, will be re-tried on six counts relating to the sexual assaults of three minors - including his daughter and two stepdaughters.

Lock your vehicles. In the past two weeks, eight vehicles have been stolen in Cochrane and the surrounding communities, according to the RCMP. While the number might seem significant, Cochrane RCMP say it was an average week.

As the Christmas countdown kicks off, there is no shortage of opportunities to purchase unique gifts from local artisans, shop local or take in some festive cheer to get into the swing of the season. Nov.

Draft budget deliberations will take place Nov. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the possibility of finishing up the following day. Deliberations on the draft 2017 town budget are open to the public.