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White-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has been devastating bat populations in North America, has been diagnosed in Alberta for the first time.

Cochranites can expect water infrastructure repairs to take place between Sibbald Street and Baird Avenue from July 8 and 13.

2024 Calgary Stampede Princess and Cochrane's very own Brooke Fielding invites the community to partake in this year's Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Stampede events kick off today and will continuing throughout the remainder of the week all across Cochrane. Here's all of the upcoming events happening this year so that you won't miss a thing

Police also issued 1,679 traffic safety violation tickets, writing up 780 motorists for exceeding the speed limit, 31 for distracted driving and another 34 for the improper use of vehicle safety restraints.

But despite the data, according to The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), reading resources for visually impaired and disabled Canadians are growing by the day. 

Legal Aid Alberta says ultimatum offered by Alberta government “erodes the independence of this organization and its ability to deliver services.”

Lots of Stampede breakfast opportunities in Cochrane this week.

The Cochrane Lions Club in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane hosted a pancake breakfast this morning from 8:00 a.m. running through until after 11.

An appeal by the Cochrane Golf Club regarding a decision made by the King's Court of Alberta in favour of Riverview Residents and the Town of Cochrane, was dismissed last month.