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WE Day inspires students

WE Day inspires students

Cochrane students left WE Day feeling “inspired” and “empowered.
Busy week for RCMP

Busy week for RCMP

Cochrane RCMP responded to a rollover on Oct. 30 at approximately 4 a.m. where two out of four passengers were ejected from the vehicle.
Sunset developer disappointed in new side-yard setbacks

Sunset developer disappointed in new side-yard setbacks

A developer says town council’s decision to increase space between future home construction might mean additional costs for Cochrane homebuyers.
Helpings Hands picks up shovels

Helpings Hands picks up shovels

The snow will fly soon and so starts the Snow Helper program.
Cochrane Fire ramping up donations for veterans

Cochrane Fire ramping up donations for veterans

The Cochrane Firefighters Association has donated $500 to support veterans, sparking a fundraising competition between two other departments.
CPC redirects applicant to reduce parking lot variance application

CPC redirects applicant to reduce parking lot variance application

The Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) denied an applicant’s request to reduce the amount of parking in its development plan by 25 per cent Nov. 16.
Council briefs

Council briefs

Land purchase of $1.9 million Council approved the purchase of the Esso Bulk Station land for $1.9 million at the Oct. 24 council session, identified as a strategic move in the continued development of a cultural corridor. The 1.
Bottles stolen from humane shelter

Bottles stolen from humane shelter

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society staff is upset after a recent theft from the shelter. Hundreds of bottles were stolen between Sunday night and early Monday morning, when the suspect(s) broke into the shed located on the property.
Unite the right movement seeks support

Unite the right movement seeks support

Conservatives in Cochrane are looking to gain momentum for the local chapter of Alberta Can't Wait (ACW), as they seek to promote a unified political right under the likely leadership of Jason Kenney.
Survey reveals Cochrane easy to develop in

Survey reveals Cochrane easy to develop in

In a recent survey, Cochrane was rated third place for least regulated when it comes to residential development. The survey was release on Oct.
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