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The NDP’s Municipal Affairs critic Joe Ceci came to Cochrane today to share documents his party received through a freedom of information request (FOIP), which show that ambulances were pulled from towns surrounding Calgary more than 30,000 times in three years.

The mostly-positive growing conditions this season are in stark contrast to this time last year, when the County declared a state of agricultural disaster during a prolonged heat wave that plagued western Canada in July and August 2021.

After experiencing the stresses of moving firsthand, Jenn Pole wanted to help other Bragg Creek newcomers and created free welcome bags for newcomers.

Summertime brings out the best at Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, located in between Cochrane and Airdrie. A trip in early August provides photographers the opportunity to take plenty of photos of the park's wildlife, fauna, and spring.

Cochrane has quickly captured the hearts of new residents Leta and Nia Taylor, and they're eager to return that love to the community in the way they know best – through art. 

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Though at first it may seem a bit counterintuitive to users who’ve had to step over cables crossing pathways around Cochrane this summer, they are there to help make the corridors safer and more user-friendly down the road.

The Cochrane and area Family Resource Network (FRN) has been helping to relieve some of the stress and costs associated with going back to school for students and families in need since 2009. 

The Town of Cochrane said in a Facebook post that the roadway is ready for its final top-lift to be paved following its opening to the public in 2020. 

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has announced an initiative to help parents and guardians prepare their tots for their first bus ride this upcoming school year, with an informative video and in-person event, called First Bus Ride, to be held later this month.