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It’s only been a couple of weeks since A Taste of Cochrane saw 18 local food and beverage vendors offering samplings to event participants. But event coordinator Brooks Tower sees no reason not to keep the theme alive year-round.

Local congregation members of St. Andrew’s United Church are looking to do their part for Syrian relief this Nov. 9.

Voters who were unable to produce what Cochrane municipal election officials deemed appropriate identification remain infuriated over the confusion resulting from last week’s municipal election, leaving some eligible voters unable to cast their ballo

As one of two new faces sitting on the recently sworn-in Rocky View County council, Division 9 representative Bruce Kendall said he’s looking forward to getting his hands dirty.

As part of a long-term goal to reduce poverty across the province, representatives of the Alberta government will be coming to Cochrane to speak with residents about their thoughts and ideas on the matter.

A letter released by Alberta Health Services (AHS) Aug. 23 to emergency services personnel in the Calgary region appeared to indicate that Cochrane firefighters would no longer be responding to many emergency medical calls within the town.

The Government of Alberta is taking legislative action to protect Albertans from future floods by introducing new policies that will curb additional development in floodways, lessen future damage in areas prone to flooding and keep homebuyers abreast

For a afternoon of spooky, family friendly Halloween fun, pack up your little witches and wizards and head down to the Cochrane RancheHouse for the annual Goblin Gathering. This year’s event, hosted by the Town of Cochrane, will run today (Oct.

Town of Cochrane administration presented the draft 2014 budget to council Oct. 28, which proposes a 1.49 per cent property tax increase for the coming year. The increase equates to an additional $2.

As the winter season and the cold temperatures that accompany it creeps up on us, it’s time to start pulling out those warm mitts and cozy coats.