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If you are looking for an interesting alternative to your average Michael Bay blockbuster, you can find it in Cochrane. The Chinook Film Group is returning for its 11th season, kicking things off Sept. 17.

The Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo is back and bigger than ever for its 48th year with prize money that has doubled to a total purse of over $20,000. The rodeo will run from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds.

The Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo is back and bigger than ever for its 48th year with prize money that has doubled to a total purse of over $20,000. The rodeo will run from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds.

Rosebud is a tiny little hamlet in Southern Alberta, nestled between Drumheller and the Calgary Airport. As of 2011, it was recorded as only having a population of 88 people.

Rosebud is a tiny little hamlet in Southern Alberta, nestled between Drumheller and the Calgary Airport. As of 2011, it was recorded as only having a population of 88 people.

Victoria is known as a hub for music on the West Coast and one of its latest exports is musician Jessica Benini. Although not originally from the B.C.

Registration for the 14th annual Cochrane Outhouse Races is filling up fast, but there is still some room for local organizations to sign up.

The second TreeZen EDM (electronic dance music) festival will be happening again this year and will feature local talent. The event will take place Aug. 29 at Frank Wills Memorial Hall in Cochrane. It will begin at 7 p.m. and run until around 11 p.m.

The sixth annual Backpack Program organized by Cochrane Family Community and Support Services (FCSS) is back to provide backpacks and school supplies to assist children in need. Annemarie Tocher is the coordinator at the Resource Centre.

Victoria is known as a hub for music on the West Coast and one of its latest exports is musician Jessica Benini. Although not originally from the B.C.