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A new education program offered by Cochrane Family and Community Support Services is aimed at helping the community identify and combat elder abuse.

To demolish or not to demolish is no longer the question with respect to the Big Hill Leisure Pool – the town’s only plunge station for the last 30-plus years until the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre opened this summer.

Nomination day for the Chiniki band election is fast approaching and interested candidates have from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 to put their names forward. Marvin Yellowhorn of the Pikani First Nation has been brought in as Chief Electoral Officer.

Cochrane will remember the thousands of soldiers who have died in conflicts around the world this weekend as hundreds are expected to take part in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Legion each year.

Cochrane RCMP has arrested a young man following an attempted robbery at Happy’s Liquor Store on Nov. 6.

Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee made a Cochrane stop to meet with members of the early childhood education community to get an idea of community needs when it comes to childcare.

When Sylvie Legary first arrived at her new home for 11 months in Enkhuizen, she only understood the basics of the Dutch language.

Cochrane’s Home Reno Heaven, a non-profit that sells recycled renovation products and appliances, will be moving to its new home on Dec. 1.

The Alberta government has recently proposed legislation that might keep local employees safer on the job.

The Nakoda Youth Council is looking for new members to help with upcoming events and projects and the chance to be a part of a positive space for youth in the community. “We’re looking for as many applicants as possible,” said Joey Makinaw-Ladelle.