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It's approaching three weeks since the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre made its public debut - the final chapter of the $48 million town capital project that completes the aquatic/multi-sport facility addition.

Cochrane RCMP combined surveillance video with tips from the public to quickly arrest and charge two males suspected of robbing a West Valley pub early Wednesday morning. Const. Kary Moore said about 12:05 a.m. on Aug.

A wise, old man once said that it’s time to start involving young people in politics and turn around voter apathy.

Fireside School’s temporary location on the grounds of Mitford Middle School is ready to receive students – and the principal is inviting any children who might be feeling nervous about the upcoming semester to come and see the new space.

Phase two of the Cochrane Legion’s Cenotaph Revitalization Project will be deferred until next year, due to timing and financial constraints.

More council meetings? Coun. Morgan Nagel is proposing the next round of mayor and councillors meet three times each month instead of biweekly.

Bria Michalski of the Cochrane Piranhas had to take two cracks at winning silver during the Region E Regional Championships in Calgary on Aug. 12 to 13. Michalski and her closest opponent finished in 128.

This year’s Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games will be held at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The 51st annual Lions Labour Day Rodeo committee is still looking to the community to help make Cochrane’s biggest weekend of the year a success.

Allison Duck Chief has a vision to open a butchery using traditional cutting methods on her home reserve of Siksika Nation. Now, after being accepted into an upcoming Aboriginal entrepreneurial program, that vision is closer to becoming a reality.