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Cochrane’s littlest library is still booked after two years. The Little Free Library, located at 42 Benchlands Drive, was installed in November 2013 by the Thompson family. “I had heard about it – and I thought it was a really cool idea.

If your new year’s resolution is to be more active in 2016, Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) Family Sports Centre is ready to meet your needs.

When parents learn that their child has a disability or a chronic illness they often find themselves on an unexpected journey where they have to make difficult decisions, navigate strong emotions, juggle appointments with many professionals and find

Wondering about days gone by? A journey back in time to the pre-fur-trade cultures of the Bow Valley area will be the theme of a Cochrane Ideas presentation Jan. 8 at King Solomon’s Lodge, 120 Centre Avenue in Cochrane.

Springbank Community High School students did their part to help the less fortunate this holiday season. On Dec. 16, students dropped off more than 300 pairs of socks filled with essential items to the Mustard Seed in Calgary.

2015 was arguably the year of the butt in the fitness world - or more accurately, the year of the squat. According to the Huffington Post, functional fitness exercises made the top 10 in fitness trends of 2015.

Effective Jan. 1, 2016, distracted driving will now include three demerits, on top of the $287 fine.

Life-sized Candy Land! Where? The Nan Boothby Memorial Library. The local library is inviting families to stop by Jan. 2 to play giant board games, including Candy Land, Scrabble and chess. “I think it should be amazingly fun.

The Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area (BGC) will be partnering with Bragg Creek in the New Year. The BGC will be expanding its in-school programs to Bragg Creek schools after an assessment of student-interest is determined.

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort is investigating a gearbox failure in its Goats Eye chairlift after the newly installed piece of equipment failed over the weekend resulting in 100 riders being rescued from the lift.