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Cochrane RCMP are still investigating a collision that took place between a vehicle and a person on the nearby Stoney Nation. Officers responded to a complaint around 8 p.m.

As Albertans know all too well, March weather can be unpredictable, to say the least. And for many local golf courses, this makes for a wild ride in deciding whether to open.

The Town of Cochrane issued a press release this week advising Cochrane pet owners to be mindful to adhere to the Animal Bylaw.

Alberta Minister of Transportation Wayne Drysdale has committed to looking at some options regarding the concerns over the 100 km/hr speed limit along Hwy 22, through the community of Westbrook.

The Bragg Creek and Area Wellness Committee is looking to build strong relationships across the community and improve resident’s health with the release of gratitude postcards.

A second community meeting held at Dartique Hall by the ‘Concerned Citizens of Bottrel/Water Valley’ group wound up in a heated debate with many area residents feeling more uncertain than ever about the potential for an industrial gravel pit operatio

Residents in the Ghost/Waiparous area have expressed their concerns upon learning about an event that was to take place at a designated Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone May 16-18 — which has now been cancelled due to

Kids Cancer Care and Survive and Thrive Cancer Programs announced last week that they have teamed up to offer a free weekend retreat for young adult cancer patients at the Kids Cancer Care-run facility Camp Kindle.

The provincial government passed legislation March 10 that enabled Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to be established in schools, following months of contentious debate. Proponents of GSAs have long been advocates of the benefits of the clubs.

The Bearspaw band of the Stoney Nakoda Nation in nearby Morley celebrated their grand opening of their premier Nation franchise, a Subway restaurant, March 18.