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With the freezing cold weather and the holiday season just kicking into high gear, it may seem difficult to start thinking about spring.

Holiday spirit will be rolling into town full steam ahead with the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train.

A proposed Code of Conduct policy put forward “to help preserve respect and decorum” between Rocky View County (RVC) councillors was rejected Nov. 25.

If one were to apply a theme to this year’s budget deliberations it would certainly be council’s desire to address what some view as a speeding epidemic in Cochrane. Council held its 2015 budget discussion Nov.

On June 20, 2013, the iconic Bragg Creek Trading Post was destroyed by relentless floodwaters that washed away not only its infrastructure, but also a huge part of Bragg Creek's history.

Paul Siller, general manager of the Rocky View Regional Handibus Society, received a nod from the transit industry Nov. 19 — as he was presented an Excellence Award for his work with the society.

Bragg Creek will welcome visitors from near and far to join in the celebration of the spirit of Christmas this season. Bragg Creek’s Spirit of Christmas event will run over two weekends — Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14, all days from noon to 4 p.m.

Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be a bit of a challenge when you're a kid, but Cochrane Home Treasures is here to help the little ones with their Christmas lists.

The Stoney Nakoda Nation has identified a need for winter coats and gear this Christmas season. A big need. A call for a staggering 500-700 coats was put out by various Nation service groups, to be given out at the Bearspaw Youth Centre Dec. 4-5.

Haven’t had time to get a head start on that Christmas list? The fifth annual Last Minute Christmas Market is the place to pick up those important holiday essentials, just in time for Christmas.