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Cochrane is known for many things – rolling hills, McKay’s ice cream, but what about technology? Cochrane is home to internationally known technology companies that have chosen to have their headquarters in town.

A civil suit has been launched involving Calgary Flames’ forward prospect Michael Ferland and Cochranite Jayson Eyma.

The Children’s International Summer Village (CISV) Windsor Peace Bus will be passing through Cochrane for a visit this Friday and Saturday (Aug. 15-16). The Peace Bus is made up of two separate 39-day cross-Canada tours.

Cochranite Johnena Stenske is ready to march in September for a good cause – The Kidney March. The three-day trek starts Sept. 5 near Millarville, Alta.

The Rotary Club of Cochrane’s new president Steve Cook has announced that the club will be holding prospective new member meetings for people interested in joining the club.

Cochrane councillors Jeff Toews and Gaynor Levisky presented a motion of notice Aug. 11 during town council suggesting a number of community enhancements for new developments in the town of Cochrane.

The 100-km Sears Great Canadian Run will be rolling through Cochrane Aug. 23. The run is a long distance running relay in support of the Sears Canada Charitable Foundation.

The second annual Mountain Shadows Music Festival is back with an extra day of music to showcase local talent. Last year the festival was held in September and only lasted for one day.

Cochrane is known for many things – rolling hills, McKay’s ice cream, but what about technology? Cochrane is home to internationally known technology companies that have chosen to have their headquarters in town.

The Children’s International Summer Village (CISV) Windsor Peace Bus will be passing through Cochrane for a visit this Friday and Saturday (Aug. 15-16). The Peace Bus is made up of two separate 39-day cross-Canada tours.