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A Cochrane family has received a new accessible kids vehicle from Direct Energy's and Variety’s Go Baby Go program. The de Bruyn family was gifted with the vehicle at a special event in Calgary on July 18.

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.

The Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane RCMP are calling on the community to come together to address the recent increase in vandalism incidents.

The Cochrane Food bank has recently recieved a $1, 910 donation from the Cochrane Save on foods annual Share It Forward program

Anglers are asked to fish only in stocked lakes or ponds while an Alberta-wide advisory is in effect.

Due to hot weather in the conditions and dry uncured grasses in Cochrane, the Town has issued a fire ban, effective July 24 at 10 a.m.

Edmonton based radio station on track to raise $3 million and stay afloat

"There is an out-of-control wildfire approximately 25 kilometres west of Water Valley. All persons in the area closure need to evacuate immediately."

Bragg creek days festival has returned for record breaking 2024 turnout. The annual festival included a pancake breakfast, a BBQ lunch, parade, pony rides, local shops market, live music, activities for kids, a pie eating contest and more.