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The more than 20 committee members for the approaching 46th annual Cochrane and District Old Tyme Country Fair are hopeful that this won’t mark the final year for the family fair. The Cochrane and area event is run by the Bearspaw Fair Committee.

The Government of Alberta and Rocky View County (RVC) provided information to Bragg Creek-area residents at an open house on July 30 at the local community centre about future plans to build a large dyke along the Elbow River near the hamlet.

The Town of Cochrane sent out a request for proposals last week for Highway 22 and Ranche Road intersection improvements and is looking to award the contract by mid-August.

The Government of Alberta and Rocky View County (RVC) provided information to Bragg Creek-area residents at an open house on July 30 at the local community centre about future plans to build a large dyke along the Elbow River near the hamlet.

Water Valley Days are back again with events that people in the community and surrounding area have come to love each year. The events take place on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10.

The Town of Cochrane sent out a request for proposals last week for Highway 22 and Ranche Road intersection improvements and is looking to award the contract by mid-August.

The Sabo Family will be hosting a fundraiser for Arlene Sabo at the Cochrane Legion starting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9, featuring a potluck, silent auction and a DJ.

Water Valley Days are back again with events that people in the community and surrounding area have come to love each year. The events take place on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10.

Cochrane Family Community and Support Services (FCSS) staff is busy collecting donations to purchase school supplies for the sixth annual ‘Backpack Program’.

This year Water Valley Days will be featuring a brand new event that celebrates art and music in the community. The first-ever How Great Thou Art Market will be held at the Water Valley Church Events Centre on Aug.