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Preliminary assessment shifts head upward

Preliminary assessment shifts head upward

This year’s assessment report reveals that residential property values in Cochrane have increased 11.5 per cent, while commercial and industrial rose by an average of 5.49 per cent. Residential properties make up 86.
Man faces firearms charges

Man faces firearms charges

A DeWinton man is facing a number of firearms-related charges, after he was found on a Cochrane-area property in direct possession of a firearm. Cochrane RCMP responded to a call the evening of Jan. 8 to aid in locating Glen Gieschen, said Cpl.
Minor soccer looks toward long-term development model

Minor soccer looks toward long-term development model

Cochrane Minor Soccer (CMS) may be kicking off the 2014 outdoor season with some changes.
Westbrook school fair looks for donors

Westbrook school fair looks for donors

Westbrook School is on the hunt for donations for the upcoming School Fair. The School Fair Committee hosts the two-day event, which features the hard work of the school’s students. This year’s fair — the 54th annual — is set to run from April 11-12.
Apps to help manage your finances

Apps to help manage your finances

With January now in the rearview, it’s time for a reminder to keep those finance-related resolutions in check. No pun intended. Now, thanks to the technology gods, you don’t have to rely on pen and paper to keep track of your spending.
Songstress brings big sound to Water Valley

Songstress brings big sound to Water Valley

Getting ready for yet another tour, Kim Wempe will be bringing her big, bold blues-soaked vocals into the newly renovated and restored Water Valley Church for an intimate Feb. 6 performance, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Searching for community support

Searching for community support

Maggie isn’t the only dog in the Cochrane area using its senses to help its human counterparts — the canines and their handlers at Cochrane Search and Rescue (CSAR) have been busy preparing for the year ahead. And a busy year it will be.
Elbow River releases debut album Redtail Flyer

Elbow River releases debut album Redtail Flyer

What began as a family band has expanded into something dynamic and evolving. Local band Elbow River will be showcasing its debut album Redtail Flyer Feb.
ESRD issues permits to help control feral horse population

ESRD issues permits to help control feral horse population

In an effort to manage the feral horse population, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) is distributing permits for a short capture season. Announced Jan.
Sweetest night of the year planned at Bearspaw Christian School

Sweetest night of the year planned at Bearspaw Christian School

Bearspaw Christian School (BCS) is sugarcoating one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. The school’s 5th Annual Dessert Auction is set for Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., and guests are being warned to bring their appetite.
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