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Twenty-eight Taiwanese high school students will make their way to Cochrane today, July 3, for three weeks worth of formal English language studies, and a close-up look at southwestern Alberta culture.

The top 10 finalists have been announced for the Calgary Stampede Nashville North Star talent competition and it includes one of Cochrane’s own.

After a weekend that saw the worst flood in Alberta history sweep through the southern part of the province like a tidal wave, Cochrane mayor Truper McBride has announced the town’s state of emergency is over.

The flood damage could have been devastating, but one Redwood Meadows resident said it was the determination and love of the community that kept trouble at bay.

Devastation for hundreds of kilometres, tens of thousands displaced and with the worst likely over, it’s safe to say Cochrane has shown her true colours since June 20.

Rocky View Schools have recently named Murray Arnold as the incoming principal of Rocky View Schools Community Learning Centre. Effective as of Aug.

“Their story is one of survival against the odds.

After two years of discussion, Cochrane Town Council has agreed to a negotiated settlement with the Cochrane Fire Fighters’ Association, the local branch of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The agreement resulted in the 6.

All Grade 9 Provincial exams have been cancelled and four schools are exempt from Grade 12 diploma exams following the flooding situation in Southern Alberta.

Cochrane’s Canada Day celebrations will be going ahead as planned, offering the community a fun-filled day of red-and-white themed activities this July 1.