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A new provincial climate change strategy from Alberta’s NDP government includes a carbon tax, a phasing out of coal-fired power plants and a legislating of emissions limits from oilsands – and Alberta residents will see their taxes going up as part o

Thanks to Cochrane Home Treasures, kids 12 and under can do their own Christmas shopping from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 12.

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has recognized Conservative Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards with the Tourism Champion Award as part of its Canadian Tourism Awards Gala on Dec. 2.

The Cochrane Activettes’ Clothesline, a gently-used clothing store, will be opening its doors at its new location at 122 Fourth Ave. W today (Dec. 10) at 9 a.m.

Transitional loss counselor Rick Bergh has just published his second book in his five book series about grief and loss.

BABS is here. The Borrow A Book Swiftly technology was officially unveiled at Cochrane’s Nan Boothby Memorial Library on Dec. 4.

Holy Spirit Elementary School has received a “Buddy Bench” from the Cochrane 3rd Girl Guides.

Mike Fenton with Fenton Automotive in Cochrane is getting a shave! Fenton will be shaving his beard to raise money for the Cochrane Activettes’ Share Your Christmas program.

The Cochrane High School Performing Arts ensemble will be presenting The Penelopiad from Dec. 9-12 at the school. The play, written by Margaret Atwood, is a re-telling of Homer’s The Illiad and The Odyssey from a female perspective.

As the Holiday spirit sets in, don’t forget to keep your home safe this season. “It is always a busy time at Christmas,” said Jeff Avery, safety codes officer and Cochrane firefighter.