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Oh deer. Wildlife on the highway caused a fender-bender in Cochrane earlier this week. On Nov. 22 Cochrane RCMP responded to reports of a two-car collision around noon when an SUV collided into a pick-up at James Walker Trail and Highway 22.

It’s a small world after all, at Cochrane’s first ‘tiny’ bed and breakfast. Owner/operator Jackie Skrypnek said she is “super excited” and a “little nervous” to finally open the ‘little’ Hereabouts B&B in January, located in the East end of Cochrane.

On Nov. 21, the RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 1, approximately two kilometres west of Highway 22, when driver forced another vehicle off the road.

Cochrane is among royalty with Bow Valley High School student Khristel Cuesta ‘KC’ recently crowned as Miss Pilipinas Canada. “Since I was young I liked watching modelling videos and knew I wanted to be like them,” Cuesta said.

What council clucked as a well-poised presentation for a possible hen pilot project in Cochrane could bring good news to those in support of the idea.

A contentious bylaw change that would allow a 400-unit RV storage facility northwest of Cochrane received unanimous council support Monday night, resulting in a divisive reaction from members of the public who packed the chamber.

Donations for this year’s Poppy Campaign are looking to exceed last year’s. “I’m very optimistic we will exceed 2015 donations – and last year was a record year for us,” said Usherwood, campaign chair, referring to this year’s campaign as “amazing.

Rocky View Schools’ educators are teaching more than math, science and language, they are also helping to develop their students’ mental health through the Stepping Stones programs.

Fireside School is “anticipated” to open on time, according to officials.

Bringing Christmas to Cochrane families in need, one hamper at a time.