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The Heier family is planning a good old fashioned barn-raising in Cochrane. The best thing about the Heier’s barn is there will be lots of good beer there. Some tasty food, too, if you’re hungry.

Two members of the Cochrane Fire Fighters’ Association have been awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. Capt. Jory Jenson has more than 13 years as a paramedic and firefighter.

The Town of Cochrane and Rocky View County (RVC) councils have agreed to the terms of reference on how to best utilize the grounds of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society.

Springbank artists with an ambitious goal went before the public services committee Feb. 12 to update council on their three-year plan to open an arts centre on their property.

With a few months remaining until the running of Cochrane Vision Theatre’s annual Variety Show, Cochranites should start rehearsing their talents now.

The Banded Peak Trail, located within the Hamlet of Bragg Creek, will soon connect to the Bragg Creek Provincial Park trails. During Rocky View County council Feb.

Police are on the lookout for a male suspect who broke into a Cochrane residence Feb. 12 and walked out with purses and various other items. Cochrane RCMP responded to 249 Ross Ave. after receiving a 911 call at 1:26 a.m.

The Redwood Meadows fire chief is so dedicated to his volunteer position and community he recently delayed his life-long dream.

The Friends of the Nan Boothby Memorial Library will be hosting an artist showcase March 2, all in the name of raising money for the community hub.

When you walk into Tara Fietz's family home, you see books. They are sitting on shelves, piled neatly in boxes near her desk - there's even a little bird named Lucy Maud Montgomery.