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If Mitford School students are able to rally enough support, they might just see their dream of an outdoor classroom come true. The school is one of 10 finalists – and the only school in Western Canada – in the MAJESTA Trees of Knowledge competition.

Brian Jean took over the leadership reigns for the Wildrose Party on the evening of March 28, followed by an announcement two days later that he would be running to become MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin.

Cochrane RCMP continue to investigate a serious assault on an unidentified male that appeared to have taken place on the morning of March 29, 15 km west of Cochrane. Local officers responded to a call at 8:39 a.m.

The Airdrie Regional Air Show Society’s request for a letter of support and an in-kind donation from Rocky View County (RVC) was approved by council at a March 24 meeting despite a recommendation for refusal from RVC administration.

As heavy machinery has moved into the Ghost/Waiparous region (south B9 harvest area), some area residents and members of the informal group ‘Stop Ghost Clearcut’ (SGC) continue to express their concerns over the slated harvesting (clearcut logging) o

Cochrane received the news today (April 2) that its seniors will benefit from the slated 2017 opening of a continuing care (also known as ‘supportive living’) facility. Ron Casey was joined by Cochrane Mayor Ivan Brooker to announce $5.

With former Cochrane mayoral candidate and businessman David Smith behind the helm, the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area (BGCA) is getting ready to implement the first phase of their youth housing initiative — the ‘Safe Couch Program’.

With National Volunteer Week coming up, Cochranites can express their gratitude with a complimentary appreciation event for the people making a difference in the community.

If you're looking to get out of the house this Easter weekend (and maybe a chance to get a break from the inlaws), Cochrane has a number of family-friendly happenings around town or nearby.

Glenbow Elementary School was visited by a representative from the United States Department of Education March 27, as part of the U.S. education board investigating other education systems around the world.