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Bragg Creek resident Dick Koetsier has launched the website and online petition ‘Dam McLean' urging people to sign in an effort to show the province they believe the proposed McLean Creek dry dam is the best option to protect the Greater Bragg Creek

St. Timothy High School’s fundraising event, the Thunder Gala, will be happening once again Feb. 6. The theme this year is ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and will include a Jack Sparrow impersonator, a magician and the school’s award-winning band.

On Jan. 23, Cochrane lost Christina MacKay, a woman who had a true passion for people, this town, and of course, amazing ice cream. “If you knew my mom, you would know that she was the friendliest person ever.

Banff-Cochrane MLA Ron Casey announced Jan. 19 that he would seek re-election and has put his name forward for the Progressive Conservative (PC) nomination. “One term really isn’t long enough to really understand everything.

This year the Western Rocky View Parent Link Centre has made it their mission to increase awareness of the importance of early mental and social-emotional development.

For that ‘big day’ when all eyes are on the bride, having the right hairstyle can be a crucial part of the wedding.

A presentation by administration in council Jan. 26 revealed that residential properties in Cochrane increased by an average of 5.27 per cent over the last year.

Alberta’s coyote population has been a hot topic this year, and the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Foundation’s (GRPF) first ‘Park Talk’ of the year will focus on the animal. ‘Lessons from Coyote’ will take place Jan.

Though Cochrane won’t quite look like the Vegas Strip just yet, digital signage could be coming to a location near you. Town of Cochrane administration presented amendments to a land use bylaw Jan.

A local mother of two, Julia Shams, has launched a petition through an online platform, change.org, which seeks to make radon testing mandatory in Alberta public schools, day homes and day care facilities. The online petition was launched Jan.