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For Banff-Airdrie’s NDP candidate Joanne Boissonneault, history doesn’t always repeat itself.

A 53-year old female from Stoney Nakoda First Nation was struck and killed by a pickup truck Oct. 1 when attempting to flag down a vehicle on Hwy 22.

Calling all book and animal lovers. The Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) is seeking book donations for its upcoming annual Fall Book Sale.

Although it’s sold out, organizers of the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation annual dinner and auction are still looking for items to put up for grabs, accepting women’s jewelry, tools and artwork. All funds raised from the Oct.

If you are busy or unavailable Oct. 19, Cochranites can still cast their ballot in the upcoming federal election. Elections Canada has the solution with a variety of other voting options. From Oct.

One might wager that it ain’t easy being Green in Banff-Airdrie. The Green Party’s Mike MacDonald knows he’s got his work cut out for him, much like any left-leaning party.

A 53-year old female from Stoney Nakoda First Nation was struck and killed by a pick-up truck Oct. 1 when attempting to flag down a vehicle on Highway 22.

Originally presented Aug. 4 to Cochrane’s mayor and council, the decision to accept the Southbow Landing Neighbourhood Plan has again been postponed, this time until the Oct. 26 council meeting.

The iconic Chief Chiniki Restaurant will be celebrating its grand re-opening this weekend, nearly three years after arson took the original building. “We are all excited,” said Lindsay Blackett, Chiniki band CEO.

‘Hear the beep while you sleep’ is the tagline for this year’s Fire Prevention Week, running Oct. 4 to 10.