Local News

Racing up the 57 stories of Brookfield Place in — in full firefighter gear — may sound extreme, but a team from Cochrane Fire Services is up to the challenge.

A proposed land re-designation that would allow automotive services to operate in Cochrane’s Historic Downtown was met with strong opposition during the June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Screen Test trailer will be stationed at the Cochrane Community Health Centre from June 19–21 and June 23–25, offering free breast cancer screening for eligible individuals.

ROARR is hosting a Community Pancake Breakfast on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Despite the overnight efforts of organizers and volunteers, who worked on-site until 4:30 a.m., the decision was made to cancel the event out of concern for participant safety.

As an Alberta-based team representing Canada in the NHL playoffs, the Oilers will be honoured locally with a flag raising ceremony at The Station.

With such limited resources, when both ambulances are dispatched — often to communities outside of Cochrane — the town can be left dangerously vulnerable.

25-year-old female resident of Irricana was located deceased on June 3 northeast of Airdrie.

The Filipino Canadian Association of Cochrane Alberta’s signature event will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cochrane Historic Ranche Site.

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