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The Cochrane Block Parent program has been operating in the community for roughly one year and has only 10 homes registered. Started by acting chair Wendy Renneberg, the program’s purpose is to provide a safe place for someone during an emergency.

Two Cochranites were part of a group of 12 Alberta football players that were recently signed by the Westshore Rebels of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).

If passed the new Municipal Government Act (MGA) could bring changes to Cochrane.

A Cochrane woman has taken it upon herself to be a voice for neglected children in the wake of the starvation death of an Alberta teen.

Taco day is now every day with Cochrane’s newest food truck hitting the streets. Awko Taco opened the windows earlier this month, offering a variety of tacos, street corn and homemade desserts.

Banff-Airdrie MP wins award third year in a row.

Fireside community residents are fighting to keep the small-town feel in Cochrane by opposing a potential six-storey building.

The Cochrane Lioness Club donated $2,000 to help build a playground at Ranche View School.

The Town of Cochrane’s summer camps will be hosted at the RancheHouse this season in light of the renovation taking place at the town’s ClubHouse.

Buckler Farm, located just north of Cochrane, had some special visitors on June 8. A tour group from Japan spent the morning exploring the u-pick fruit and vegetable operation and learning about the agricultural industry in Canada and Alberta.