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The controversial business in Rocky View Country had rented boats in a location deemed to be leased by TransAlta.

McDonalds in Cochrane's Fireside neighbourhood teamed up with members of the community for McHappy Day, an annual event that takes place across the country on May 8. The annual event is held in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

Effective May 7, the Town of Cochrane has issued a fire restriction in anticipation of hot weather and dry, cured grass conditions.

On May 2, the Filipino Canadian Association of Cochrane Alberta (FCACA) held a prayer vigil to light candles, offer prayers, and pay their respects to the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day incident.

The ban will remain in effect for as long as high-risk conditions remain.

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The Cochrane Ecological Institute is holding a special speaker series for World Migratory Bird Day on May 10.

A five week long community-wide fundraiser will commence Friday, May 9. Hoping to raise $43,000 for Brielle Thomson and her family to afford a robotic walking device.

Dozens of protesters gathered in Cochrane on May 6 to challenge the provincial governments decision to not pass along CDB payments to AISH recipients.