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“You have to vote for the person, because the issue that is hot today is not tomorrow. " These are the words of Cochrane's most experienced councillor, Ross Watson, who will be running in October's municipal election for his fifth term. Watson was first elected to council in 1995, serving two terms until taking a six-year hiatus until he entered the race and was elected again in 2007.

The Cochrane Fun Van is here, having made its grand entrance at this year’s Labour Day Parade. The van is Cochrane’s new mobile recreation vehicle, intent on bringing recreational programs anywhere there are people.

Whether you prefer hip hop or jazz, tap or ballet, Cochrane’s dance studios boast a fall schedule for anyone interested in developing some mad dancing skills.

Cochrane residents are invited to attend the official opening of Centre Avenue, one of Cochrane’s newest primary travel arteries, which currently runs through the Quarry site from Railway Street to Griffin Road. The celebration will take place Sept.

A film fest featuring outdoor adventures will provide thrills, chills and inspiring scenery, but it can all be enjoyed from the safety of one’s seat.

The local RCMP have issued a warning to business owners and the public in regards to a skimming operation that has made its way to Cochrane.

For many, a casual stroll around the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site on a Sunday afternoon is a leisurely activity. But for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease this same action can become a challenge. And on Sept.

With this year marking its fifth year running, the organizer behind the Catherine Pearson Charity Rodeo has a few crowd-pleasing tricks up his sleeve. All in the name of sarcoma research and awareness.

Cochrane author Lynn Dove has been given a seal of approval by Literary Classics for her book Love the Wounded.

There will be a Cochrane Light Up this November…literally. Cochrane Light Up board chair Marni Fedeyko has been hard at work with the event’s new group of board members to make this and future festivities even more exciting than in the past.