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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

Municipal candidate forums are popping up all over the place.

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.

Next weekend, drop by the Cochrane and Area Humane Society for their annual Fall Book Sale. With hundreds of books to choose from, and furry critters to check out, the event serves as a fundraiser for the local shelter.

It’s October, and there’s no denying — no matter how hard you try — that frigid temperatures are just around the corner.

A woman is dead following a single vehicle rollover on Highway 1A, just west of Morley, Oct. 6. Both Cochrane RCMP and Nakoda EMS responded to the scene, which occurred at about 8 a.m.

There’s nothing unusual about a ukulele or a cello. Unless, of course, the two instruments alone work together to back up nothing but the vocals of James Hill and Anne Janelle.

The revamp of Mitford pond has started, with the benches and pergola roof expected to be in place and ready for use this skating season.

Rocky View County (RVC) election candidates were in the hot seat Oct. 2 as they informed residents where they stand on heated county issues such as debt, emergency services, affects of development, agriculture and seniors services.

It has been difficult for Mary Lou Davis to let go of the myriad of issues facing Cochrane during the last six years following her reign as a town councillor from 2004-07, which is why she has decided to toss her hat back into the political arena.