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The weather is warming and hibernation for bears is coming to an end, meaning it’s time for Cochranites to brush up on their bear-smart behaviours.

Cochrane resident Stu Bradley has yet another accolade to his name, after he was recognized with the Calgary Stampede Life Member award for his many years of service to the annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival.

Individuals should make oral health a priority, as it has a significant effect on their overall health and well-being.

Oral health offers clues about overall health. When a dentist or hygienist checks a person’s mouth, he or she is getting a window into that person’s overall wellness – including if something is amiss.

To honour the legacy and lives of those affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus collision five years ago, raise organ and tissue donor awareness, and give hockey lovers a place to play road hockey, the SLS Centre hosted their second annual Green Shirt Day ball hockey event on April 7.

Members of the community gathered on First Street on Good Friday to take part in Cochrane's annual Walking of the Cross on April 7.

Input collected from the survey, along with technical information and data gathered will serve to educate, tailor community outreach, and guide decisions made on the department’s future growth trajectory and service level plans over the next 10 years. 

“Boxing is a sport where you can draw a lot of pride, a lot of identity,” said Trevor Wesley, Bearspaw Boxing Club coordinator.