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As part of a long-term goal to reduce poverty across the province, representatives of the Alberta government will be coming to Cochrane to speak with residents about their thoughts and ideas on the matter.

A letter released by Alberta Health Services (AHS) Aug. 23 to emergency services personnel in the Calgary region appeared to indicate that Cochrane firefighters would no longer be responding to many emergency medical calls within the town.

The Government of Alberta is taking legislative action to protect Albertans from future floods by introducing new policies that will curb additional development in floodways, lessen future damage in areas prone to flooding and keep homebuyers abreast

For a afternoon of spooky, family friendly Halloween fun, pack up your little witches and wizards and head down to the Cochrane RancheHouse for the annual Goblin Gathering. This year’s event, hosted by the Town of Cochrane, will run today (Oct.

Town of Cochrane administration presented the draft 2014 budget to council Oct. 28, which proposes a 1.49 per cent property tax increase for the coming year. The increase equates to an additional $2.

As the winter season and the cold temperatures that accompany it creeps up on us, it’s time to start pulling out those warm mitts and cozy coats.

Some Bragg Creek residents who live along the Elbow River left a Rocky View County (RVC) open house regarding riparian policy and proposed new development setbacks with more questions than answers.

Tim Hagen will be leading the charge to reunite Cremona as its new mayor. According to the unofficial results, Hagen earned 88 votes in the Oct.

Sobeys Inc. will be divesting 23 stores — including the one in Cochrane — after being ordered by the Canadian Competition Bureau. By signing the consent agreement, Sobeys is allowed to proceed with the acquisition of the assets of Canada Safeway.

Since the release of their debut full-length album Sweet N Gritty (2012), life has been nothing short of a whirlwind for musical duo, PEAR.