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Cochranites asked to weigh in on how Town should handle growth pressures

Cochranites asked to weigh in on how Town should handle growth pressures

Cochranites will soon be asked to weigh in on how they want to see their town handle growth pressures in the coming years.
Town of Cochrane launches public engagement on future use of Jim Uffelmann Park

Town of Cochrane launches public engagement on future use of Jim Uffelmann Park

The Town's study is to assess the environmental health of the park based on current recreational uses, and to identify environmentally sensitive areas that require greater consideration in any future design or usage changes.
Bragg Creek skier Rebecca Pelkey to race at 2023 Canada Winter Games

Bragg Creek skier Rebecca Pelkey to race at 2023 Canada Winter Games

Keeping her aspirations modest, the Bragg Creek ski racer said she is hoping for a top-five or maybe even a podium placement at the upcoming games.
Cochrane RCMP seek to identify female suspect involved in December theft from vehicle in Bragg Creek

Cochrane RCMP seek to identify female suspect involved in December theft from vehicle in Bragg Creek

"The credit card was used at multiple gas stations in the city of Calgary," stated the detachment in a Feb. 22 press release. "Cochrane RCMP are seeking to identify the female suspect and vehicle involved."
Editorial: EMS issues still a hot-button topic

Editorial: EMS issues still a hot-button topic

Emergency response is complicated, and it isn’t always clear whether the patient comes first.
Spirited Patrick Forde performance leads Generals to first-round sweep

Spirited Patrick Forde performance leads Generals to first-round sweep

Captain Patrick Forde led the charge for the Cochrane Generals this past weekend, leading the junior B hockey team to a first-round sweep over the High River Flyers.
Cochrane RCMP seek information related to damaged transformer box

Cochrane RCMP seek information related to damaged transformer box

"Traffic lights were out for several hours while crews worked to fix them," stated a press release, adding damage to the transformer box and guardrail is estimated to be over $2,000.
Advocacy continues for new senior’s facility in Cochrane

Advocacy continues for new senior’s facility in Cochrane

The lodge showed evidence of significant cracking and shifting back in 2020, making the need for a new building to house the lodge’s seniors all the more imperative.
Rocky View County to host environmental farm plan workshop

Rocky View County to host environmental farm plan workshop

Chilakos shared EFPs are voluntary, whole-farm, self-assessment tools that help producers identify their own environmental risks on their property and help them to develop plans to mitigate that risk.
Letter: Growth and property taxes in Cochrane

Letter: Growth and property taxes in Cochrane

Cochrane is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, and it was recently reported the average residential single-family assessment in Cochrane has increased 13.21 per cent this year. These are each two very important, inter-related issues.
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