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Cochrane man Gary Forget recently won $2.5 million on a Million Golden Treasures Scratch ‘N Win ticket bought in town. “It was just unbelievable,” Forget said in a press release.

Cochrane hosted its first Community Action Poverty Simulation on June 16 to show participants what living in poverty looks and feels like.

This Canada day we might be singing a different tune as the Senate decides whether or not to pass the private members bill to change the lyrics to the national anthem.

Get out and ride. That is what co-chair for Calgary's Ride for Dad, Steve Adair, promoted last Saturday during the 10th annual ride. “It has been excellent. We had a great day today and the support has been tremendous, ” Adair said.

Cochrane’s senior of the year just celebrated his 80th birthday last Tuesday and he is not ready to slow down. Stu Bradley was named Cochrane’s Senior of the Year at the Cochrane Community Awards.

Canada Post may be halting operations in July if the national mail service can’t come to an agreement with its workers. The company started negotiations with its two main unions, Urban Postal and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers, at the end of 2015.

Former judge and best-selling author John Reilly is turning 70 on June 26, and he has a lot to reflect on during his time in Cochrane as he plans his upcoming birthday fundraiser party.

The Town of Cochrane and Cochrane & Area Event Society have big plans for Canada Day this year. Residents can head down to the Royal Canadian Legion at 9 a.m. on July 1 for a pancake breakfast to start the day off right.

Cochrane High School student Ariana Alford will be jetting off to Carleton University in Waterloo, Ont., in July with some of the brightest students in the nation.

The Seniors for Kids Society is bidding a fond farewell to former president Charles (Bev) Pamenter. After 19 years, Pamenter, 87, is stepping down from the society as president and a volunteer to enjoy the rest of his retirement.