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HOJA will be performing at the Cochrane Alliance Church on April 24. Originally from Saskatoon, Sask., the a cappella singing group recently relocated to the Cochrane and Calgary area.

Officer dragged A Cochrane officer sustained minor injuries after being dragged by a truck when the driver was trying to avoid arrest.

The Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area held its most successful food drive to date on April 16. “In difficult economic times, many more families are in need and, at the same time, we recognize that many families have a reduced capacity to give.

Students from St. Timothy’s School and the Cochrane Learning Centre won gold for their scientific prowess earlier this month.

The jury for the murder trial for former Cochranite Ryan Lane started deliberations on Tuesday.

With Alberta’s population increasingly aging over the last few decades, care and services available for seniors is an important topic of conversation.

Housing is going to the dogs. The Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS) received five new doghouses from the First Girl Guides Cochrane group on April 8.

A Bearspaw resident wants the community of Cochrane to know how lucky it is to be getting warm water therapy pool.

Without KidSport Curtis Scott says he might never have laced up the skates to play hockey. “My family has always struggled a bit with getting me into hockey, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said.

After six years of discussion the Town of Cochrane is moving forward on its plans for a new community cultural hub. “We are in the initial planning stages,” said Suzanne Gadia, senior manager for community services with the town.