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Alison Redford’s run as premier has come to an end — and it was a hot topic on the table at the Cochrane Seniors Spring Open House.

The Bragg Creek Seniors Housing Society (BCSHS) board is hopeful that community stakeholders will aid in the finalization of a ‘comprehensive, high-level, community revitalization conceptual design proposal’ by mid-April.

The Cochrane Community Garden Society (CCGS) took part in an open house, hosted by the East End Community Association at St.

The Town of Cochrane took a step toward improving its Zero Waste initiative March 24, approving the implementation of recycling program for residents of multi-family dwellings.

A new design for the aquatic/curling facility was brought to Cochrane council March 24, cutting the overall cost of the project down to $47.3 million, only $2.

The artists behind the Foothills Art Club have been busy putting the finishing touches on their offerings for their 10th Anniversary Celebration Art Show and Sale. The celebratory show and sale is slated to run April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ken Hughes launched his website albertaleadership.com March 24 to engage Albertans in a dialogue as to whether or not he’s the right fit to become the next PC leader and possible premier.

The recent backlash from the media, advocacy groups and the Wildrose Party over Alberta’s current math curriculum, labeled ‘discovery math’, has cast a questionable shadow over the coming entire curriculum overhaul slated for March 2016.

Whether you’re apt to throwing strikes, spares or gutter balls, the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event has set a high goal for its inaugural running in Cochrane.

The healing power of music will be on display in Cochrane tomorrow night, as the warm tones of Michael Averill ring out in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The benefit performance is set to run March 28 at Legacy Guitar and Coffee House.