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The 11th Flexxaire Parkinson Step ‘n Stride is Sunday. Money raised funds supports and services for Albertans with Parkinson disease and the people who care for them. The walk will take place at the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site on Sept.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … hero? Redwood Meadows Firefighters’ Association will be hosting its annual Heroes in the Sky two-day fundraising festival this weekend.

Shubir Shaikh, 24-year-old Bow Valley High alumni and Cochranite, was elected President of the Young Liberals of Canada in Alberta (YLCA) leader Aug. 21.

By her own account she was kicking to the beat of a bass drum in the womb and got her first guitar at the age of 12.

The Springbank Old Tyme Fall Fair is bringing back a family tradition, to bring out families.

It is definitely not Cochrane’s first rodeo. As the Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo celebrated 50 years last weekend, the Eagle caught up with some people who have been there since the start.

The Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club dog show is coming to Cochrane for four days this weekend.

Cochrane RCMP charged one impaired driver during the Tour of Alberta last Friday. RCMP set up one kilometre west of town on Highway 1A to stop traffic when at approximately 1 p.m. police noticed a vehicle heading west bound on the closed highway.

With the Sept. 15 deadline looming, Rocky View County, Cochrane and surrounding community members are encouraged to express their approvals or concerns about the draft Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan (GRASP).

The fourth and final night market hits the streets next Thursday. Filling Cochrane’s downtown with a variety of attractions bringing vendors, artisans, food trucks, music, buskers and late night shopping, everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.