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Foundation received generous bequest

Foundation received generous bequest

This fall has been a busy one for the Cochrane and District Community Foundation. Not only is the community organization gearing up for its fall dinner, the foundation is on the receiving end of a generous bequest from the late Gertrude Hawkwood.
Small business owners' four steps to a comfortable retirement

Small business owners' four steps to a comfortable retirement

Independent business owners have chosen a special way of life away from the corporate world and “big brother” taking care of your needs. You are your own boss! The only people you have to keep happy are your customers.
Identity of remains continue to be a mystery

Identity of remains continue to be a mystery

RCMP Alberta is still looking to the public for help in identifying the human remains that were found near Cochrane just over a year ago.
New seniors program links friendship and exercise

New seniors program links friendship and exercise

A new group of walkers have been strutting around Mitford Park a few times a week, thanks to a new initiative from the Town of Cochrane.
Who initiated mock vote unclear to candidates and public

Who initiated mock vote unclear to candidates and public

What would an election this close to Halloween be without a little controversy shrouded in mystery? In a race that includes three mayoral and 13 council candidates, it’s tempting to try and decipher who is leading the marathon to the municipal finish
County advance polls show increased turnout

County advance polls show increased turnout

With the municipal election Oct. 21, Rocky View County (RVC) is hosting its final advance-voting poll Oct. 19 in Langdon.
Mitford Pond project gets big boost

Mitford Pond project gets big boost

Year after year, Cochranites have taken to Mitford pond for fishing, skating and even a weekend of hockey for the annual Kimmett Cup, but the lack of seating or a staging area has meant hours of set-up and tear-down, until now.
Small businesses need to be on their 'game'

Small businesses need to be on their 'game'

The Quarry Site will continue to develop, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of small businesses in Cochrane.
SSRP draft released

SSRP draft released

The Alberta government released a draft land-use plan Oct. 10 that intends to manage growth pressures and balance environmental needs in southern Alberta.
Town workshops aim to help small businesses with its marketing

Town workshops aim to help small businesses with its marketing

The Town of Cochrane will hold a pair of workshops in the coming month in an effort to help small businesses improve upon its marketing and business process skills.
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