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A Cochrane artist put her talent to work to help the Cochrane Fire fighters raise money to aid veterans in need. MJ Stead is auctioning her 16x20 acrylic canvas called Remembering to help stock shelves at the Calgary Veteran’s Food bank.

A review of Cochrane’s accessory (rental) suites bylaw might pave the way for more rental unit options in the community. The town held an open house Nov. 3 to discuss the current bylaw and give the public a glimpse of the proposed amendments.

The Bragg Creek Community Association is asking the public to help fund the $100,000 initiative to help build a better community hub while also putting money back into the capital account.

Lions, bears and clubhouse renovations, oh my. The Bearspaw Lions Club recently received some help from the Alberta Government to renovate its clubhouse.

All I want for Christmas is the necessities? The annual Stuff the Stocking Toy Drive hosted at Ghost Station will be shifting its focus from asking for donations of children’s toys to asking the public to help with wish lists from young adults and el

Cluck Cluck Cochrane. Following the decision by Okotoks town council last week to draft its urban hen pilot project into policy, some Cochrane residents are getting ready to get their ducks, or chickens rather, in a row.

While there has been a tremendous outpouring of support for the Calgary Veteran’s Food Bank leading up to Remembrance Day, the Cochrane Activettes wants Cochranites to know their local food bank also helps the cause.

The Alberta Wide Rally, a peaceful protest against the NDP carbon tax held at 12 locations last Saturday, reported a province-wide turnout upwards of 9,000 Albertans.

Families will be bundled up for another season thanks to Cochrane’s Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). The annual Jacket Racket was a “great success” according to organizers.

The Town of Cochrane is hosting the fifth annual Go Girl and Go Bro next weekend. Organizers are inviting youth out for a day of keynote speakers and a variety of activities and workshops.