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The Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of helping wildlife in the new year.

After a landslide victory, reigning Bearspaw Chief Darcy Dixon said he is going to focus on fixing the Nation’s problems in his new three-year term. “The work is never done,” Dixon explained over a phone interview.

It all started with a red fire truck. Actually, it started with a job loss a couple of years ago before the downturn in the economy, when former oil and gas worker Andy Hill realized he needed to start seeking opportunities in a different career.

Five families celebrated the holidays a little easier thanks to the Helping Hampers program at Bow Valley High School. The students delivered the hampers to five families in need Dec. 20 after hosting the annual campaign in the community.

Not many would complain about a bonus of $4,550 at this time of year.

While fourth quarter economic forecasts are indicating Alberta may have hit the lowest point and is on the upswing for 2017, questions remain on how a provincial (or federal) carbon tax will play out and what direct impact on job growth will result o

Politicians of Cochrane and area took time out from their Christmas holiday frenzy to reflect on the successes and shortcomings of 2016 and what they anticipate for the next year.

After nearly 29 years as the Cochrane Caf é, this Friday marks the final day of the diner's fare service … if it doesn't run out of food beforehand.

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moves closer to following through with his campaign promise to legalize recreational cannabis, businesses and individuals are waiting to see the local impact and some feel that legalization would remove stigma surroun

The recent Calgary re-launch of Uber could see the major ride sharing company break ground in surrounding municipalities such as Cochrane.