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“Their story is one of survival against the odds.

After two years of discussion, Cochrane Town Council has agreed to a negotiated settlement with the Cochrane Fire Fighters’ Association, the local branch of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The agreement resulted in the 6.

All Grade 9 Provincial exams have been cancelled and four schools are exempt from Grade 12 diploma exams following the flooding situation in Southern Alberta.

Cochrane’s Canada Day celebrations will be going ahead as planned, offering the community a fun-filled day of red-and-white themed activities this July 1.

The soggy weather hasn’t dampened the spirits of those organizing the upcoming Cochrane Heartland Saddlery Horse Trials, which is set run June 29 and 30 at the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society.

It is now illegal in Canada to conceal one’s identity by wearing a mask or other form of disguise while participating in an unlawful public gathering or assembly.

Cremona’s appointed official administrator Eric McGhan provided village residents with an update on municipal matters June 10 by way of a written public notice, touching on such topics as the general election and fire services.

As of June 23, the voluntary evacuation has been lifted for residents of Bow Meadows, Crawford Ranch, Riverview and West Terrace Point near the water plant in Cochrane.

A voluntary evacuation remains in place for residents of Bow Meadows, Crawford Ranch, Riverview and West Terrace Point near the water plant in Cochrane.

A public hearing was held June 10 to address a land use amendment in the Willows of River Heights that would redesignate just over 11 hectares and allow for the development of a variety of housing types in the south-Cochrane neighbourhood.