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When one thinks of Cochrane, there are a few things that come to mind: MacKay’s Ice Cream, perhaps; or Marathon Man Martin Parnell. And now, Cochrane is vying for recognition for its fishing, thanks to a nomination for the World Fishing Network.

The Chinook Film Group will be wrapping up their spring session April 17, with the showing of Canadian film, Still Mine, at the Cochrane Movie House.

Two terms — that’s how long Cochrane Mayor Truper McBride said he would serve when he ran for the position in 2007, and he’s sticking to his guns.

No longer a vacant cavern awaiting yet another retailer to fill its spacious interior, one can walk into Legacy Guitar and Coffee House at pretty much any time of the day at 214 First Street to be welcomed by the dull roar of coffee shop chatter, ami

There may be snow, but there is no doubt that spring will be in the air at the Cochrane RancheHouse April 11-14, thanks in part to the Spring is in the Air Art Show, Sale and Fundraiser.

For seven years as mayor of Calgary, former Alberta premier Ralph Klein rode in the Stampede parade. Riding alongside his wife, Colleen, the two were astride Pete and Beaver — horses supplied by Darrel MacKinnon and his family.

Life has taken on a rose-tint for one Cochrane woman — or at least a tinge of pink. Ashley Cardinal is one of about 40 people vying for top prize in 90.

Brick by brick — that’s how entries will be working to get their creations ready for the second annual Cochrane Lego Contest. To be held April 12 and 13 at St.

A Canadian blues legend has earned the right to tell it like it is and he shoots straight from the heart.

Cochrane council unanimously approved a report for information for the town’s property tax design for 2013, which includes an increased fire tax levy.