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From the centre of CL Westerntown, you feel you could be anywhere. Facing south, there is a view of fields and trees for miles. Turn westward and mountains are in the horizon.

Cochrane council was nearly unanimous on whether its regular meetings should all be moved back to 6 p.m. start times, but the amendment was held up by lone wolf councillor Ross Watson. Brought forward Nov.

Peonies. Roses. Daffodils. Calla lilies. When it comes to flowers, there can be a lot to choose from. And for a bride looking for the perfect floral combination, the decision can be daunting.

Work began in early January to repair the Highway 8 bridge over the Elbow River that was damaged by last June’s flooding disaster.

While brides-to-be may be letting their hair down on the eve before the wedding, most will be putting it up on the big day.

The firefighters at Cochrane Fire Services are concerned for public safety after noticing changes to the calls the department is being dispatched to attend.

The premier band of 2014 for the remainder of the Bragg Creek Performing Arts (BCPA) season will be eclectic folk-roots four-piece, the Wilderness of Manitoba. The Toronto-based ensemble will be showcasing their ethereal, percussive sounds this Feb.

Midwifery. It’s the fastest growing medical profession in the province of Alberta, according to the Alberta Association of Midwives. And now Cochrane midwives will have a space to call home with the Jan.

From Calgary to South Africa in 30 hours. Just a day at work for Cochrane firefighter and paramedic Jared Wallace. Wallace was half of a duo of paramedics that accompanied Jolene Titus and her family to Cape Town, South Africa.

A resident of the Riverview community contacted the Cochrane Eagle after receiving a fraudulent phone message last week. The resident, who wished to remain anonymous, described the automated message as professional.