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Calling all brides

Calling all brides

Cochrane Bridal Fair organizer Sharon Johnson is doing everything she can to get as many people to attend this Sunday's event as possible, including hawking free tickets.
Griffin's nine-year sentence upheld

Griffin's nine-year sentence upheld

The mother of the two children involved in a nine-year legal saga with convicted child sex-offender Allan Dean Griffin is relieved the issue has been finally put to rest but says their fight isn't over.
Women Talk Cochrane on Tuesday

Women Talk Cochrane on Tuesday

Back by popular demand is another Women Talk Cochrane event – an evening for women to come together and listen to the candid stories of survivors and thrivers inspiring other women to push past their fears and live their best lives.
Companions for the heart

Companions for the heart

Anyone who owns a pet knows it is one of the greatest loves, but did you know that your pet could be physically saving your heart? According to a Swedish study of over 3.
Program aims to help at-risk teens into adulthood

Program aims to help at-risk teens into adulthood

A Cochrane program is searching for adult volunteers willing to take in an at risk youth or young adult as a roommate.
Councillors lacing up for a cause

Councillors lacing up for a cause

Two town councillors will be duking it out for a great cause in 12 weeks. Couns. Marni Fedeyko and Tara McFadden are among the growing list of women who have signed up for The Boxing Beauties charity event hosted by Rival Boxing on April 27.
Lions Club brings in-house caterer, sights on long-term goals

Lions Club brings in-house caterer, sights on long-term goals

The Cochrane Lions are dreaming big when it comes to the future of the Lions Event Centre and a possible new facility in due course.
How building a collection can be good for mind and spirit

How building a collection can be good for mind and spirit

The other day, I received a belated Christmas card from a cousin, in Australia. On the envelope was a very attractive Christmas-themed postage stamp.
Bridge naming to go back to the public for decision

Bridge naming to go back to the public for decision

"We're inching closer to naming the bridge," Mayor Jeff Genung said following discussion on the shortlist of names presented to council Monday night One of the 11 names that made it to the shortlist will be the moniker of the new Bow River span, foll
Parks and rec work plan to investigate hosting major sports event

Parks and rec work plan to investigate hosting major sports event

The Parks and Recreation Committee work plan, approved by council on Monday, could see a major provincial sporting event hosted in Cochrane in the next four years.
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