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Elizabeth Barrett School (EBS) is looking to rethink how disability is viewed – and experienced – at the school. This year a pilot program, Just Like You, was rolled out through Variety Village.

Following council deliberations last week, Cochrane is looking at a 2.98 per cent tax increase for 2019. A final vote to adopt the budget is set for Dec. 10 council.

There are too many animals being brought into the shelter, pushing the facility to be unusually full, according to Tracy Keith, executive director of the Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS).

Cochrane's own friary celebrated its 70th anniversary last week and the message of the evening was that its future holds change.

Cochrane’s air will now be continuously monitored on site rather than getting readings from Calgary.

Two dads, Mark Arishenkoff and Kyle MacQuarrie, are taking the odour out of the trash can and looking for more communities to climb aboard the disposal diaper composting bus.

While town council ruled in favour of the residents of GlenEagles united in their opposition to the development of the Jones Estate land, a mechanism has yet to be put in place to prevent a future application from coming forward.

The women’s shelter in Morley is in dire need of pajamas, undergarments and socks this winter.

Those looking to become more mechanically inclined or feel confident and savvy while shopping for a used vehicle may wish to take part in a free workshop this Saturday.

Marigold benefits Michelle Toombs, CEO of Marigold Library Systems, presented to council on what services the town is receiving for its per capita funding costs for the membership of the Cochrane Public Library.