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A final look at Cochrane's council and mayoral candidates

A final look at Cochrane's council and mayoral candidates

As a final profile of Cochrane’s municipal council and mayoral candidates, the Eagle asked each three questions: 1) What is the single most vital asset you possess that would make you a success as mayor or councillor? 2) Four years from now (October
Non-profit workshops coming to Glenbow Park

Non-profit workshops coming to Glenbow Park

Not-for-profit representatives will have a chance to learn about fund development from Christine McIver, founder and CEO of Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, during a workshop at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Slated for Oct.
Getting the job done

Getting the job done

For Marty Lee, the decision to run for Town Council was spurred by one thing — the need for a councilman who can get the job done. The 14-year Cochrane resident sees himself as the ideal person to fill what he said is a gap in the outgoing council.
Multi-media fundraiser

Multi-media fundraiser

Alice in Swaziland, a presentation by David Gjosund, will be coming to the All Saints Anglican Church Oct. 25 for the annual wine and cheese fundraiser hosted by the Cochrane Chapter of Kujali Bibi.
Foothills Art Club celebrates a decade

Foothills Art Club celebrates a decade

With their 10th anniversary in sight, the Foothills Art Club will be celebrating with the public this weekend at their annual Fall Art Show and Sale. The 10th annual event is set to run Oct.
Cremona candidates agree communication is key

Cremona candidates agree communication is key

The need for communication and consultation was expressed by all Cremona mayor and council candidates at an election forum held Oct. 9 at the village’s community hall.
Debate over town's capital projects continues

Debate over town's capital projects continues

A duo of candidate forums were held over the past week, providing residents with an opportunity to get to know where each stand on the pressing issues facing Cochrane in the coming years.
Local MLA, McAllister, says Highway 8 is a safety concern

Local MLA, McAllister, says Highway 8 is a safety concern

Wildrose infrastructure and transportation critic Drew Barnes made a stop in Rocky View County (RVC) during a seven-day tour across Alberta that set out to take a closer look at how provincial decisions have filtered down to the municipal level and l
Final opportunities to meet candidates

Final opportunities to meet candidates

Municipal candidate forums are popping up all over the place.
Rocky View Council approves final draft of County Plan

Rocky View Council approves final draft of County Plan

The long-awaited County Plan was given the stamp of approval by Rocky View County (RVC) council Oct. 1, but not without several changes. “It was a long process and it feels pretty good to see it through.
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