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The Cochrane Firefighters Association has donated $500 to support veterans, sparking a fundraising competition between two other departments.

The Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) denied an applicant’s request to reduce the amount of parking in its development plan by 25 per cent Nov. 16.

Land purchase of $1.9 million Council approved the purchase of the Esso Bulk Station land for $1.9 million at the Oct. 24 council session, identified as a strategic move in the continued development of a cultural corridor. The 1.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society staff is upset after a recent theft from the shelter. Hundreds of bottles were stolen between Sunday night and early Monday morning, when the suspect(s) broke into the shed located on the property.

Conservatives in Cochrane are looking to gain momentum for the local chapter of Alberta Can't Wait (ACW), as they seek to promote a unified political right under the likely leadership of Jason Kenney.

In a recent survey, Cochrane was rated third place for least regulated when it comes to residential development. The survey was release on Oct.

Tickets for the Unleashed fundraising gala are still available.

A 5-2 vote of council will mean a one-foot increase in side-yard setbacks between new single-family residential lots, despite pushback from the development community. The Oct. 24 voted resulted in one developer storming out of council chambers.

Ghost Station is kicking off the annual Toy Drive next Tuesday. This is the fourth year staff will be accepting toys, food and money for the Morley Helping Hampers program starting Nov. 1.

More than 200 THC Lego-shaped candies were found in a recent check stop at a truck stop in Tsuu T’ina Nation. On Oct. 17 Tsuu T’ina police pulled over a Chevrolet Silverado during a check stop where after searching the vehicle police found: - 1.