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As parents navigate the aftermath left from the toy explosions that took place in their living rooms only two days ago, those who are looking to lessen their environmental impact should think twice before stuffing their bins for weekly pickup.

A former judge and a pioneer that helped bring mediation to the province of Alberta just launched a new business that will help families after hours who are facing urgent legal disputes.

There are big ideas on the horizon to add to Cochrane's history and modern-day culture.

Santa’s not-so-little helpers – off-duty members of Cochrane Fire Services – are carrying on their Christmas Eve tradition of carting St. Nick around town atop a fire truck Christmas Eve. Make that two fire trucks this year.

A young Mount Royal University student from Morley is getting ready to host the first-of-its-kind national energy summit for Indigenous youth in January.

The relationship between Cochrane and Morley has iced over compared to earlier days, according to a renowned Stoney Nakoda First Nation elder Tina Fox.

Seven years ago, Paralympic snowboarder Michelle Salt lost her leg in a motorcycle accident on the Cochrane Hill. The most challenging part of her life since then has been walking due to the trauma to her right hip.

One of Cochrane’s oldest – and only Catholic – elementary/middle school is described by parents as a warm and inclusive community. But when it comes to the building structure itself, parents are raising concerns. “It’s a wonderful school.

A group of middle school students are rebooting what it means to talk about and address mental wellness.

A more than century-old flag recently inducted into the Cochrane Historical Museum is a rare, and possibly unique, connection to Canada’s past.