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It’s a low-key holiday season for Givyup – the fundraising initiative that seeks to assist charities through social networking.

Two instances of impaired driving were reported during a Dec. 20 checkstop that pulled over more than 1,000 vehicles.

Environment Canada has released its top 10 weather stories for 2013. Topping the list: Alberta’s flood. Dubbed the “Flood of floods,” Environment Canada said the overflow was likely the “most disruptive flood in Canadian history.

Cochrane’s NAPA Auto Parts has set up a trust fund for the family grieving the loss of their toddler in a Calgary car crash that occurred last week. Chris Bertrand, whose family was involved in a collision Dec.

The Stoney Nakoda Nation chiefs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Dec. 18 with the Alberta government, represented by the Honourable Frank Oberle, minister of aboriginal relations.

The Cochrane CookHouse is putting out a call to the community to step forward to offer suggestions and support for the artisan market and community kitchen to become self-sustaining by this time next year.

With Christmas only days away, there’s little doubt that Santa and his elves are busy putting the finishing touches on this year’s trip around the world. But before he and the reindeer take off, Mr.

The Cochrane Society for Housing Options (CSHO) was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) Charitable Foundation Dec. 12.

It was the Christmas gift to end all wish lists for Ecole Manachaban Middle School teacher Megan Wamboldt.

It may have been Friday the 13th, but there was no bad luck in sight for Ruby Irwin.