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Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) Family Sports Centre flexed its fiscal muscles for council on Dec. 10, and is asking for approval to upgrade the lighting systems in the gymnasium and turf field house.

Residents and businesses in the Municipal District of Bighorn can expect a municipal tax increase of five per cent over 2012, following approval of the 2013 operating and capital budgets on Tuesday (Dec. 11).

Cochrane equestrienne Madison Steed isn’t afraid of a little hard work.

The Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES) announced last week that they will be welcoming a special guest at the 2013 ATCO Gas Cochrane WinterFest this Jan. 26 — the Calgary Stampede Indian Princess, Amber Big Plume.

If you’re still searching for family-friendly activities this holiday season, look no further than the Cochrane Movie House’s free showing of the classic Christmas tale It’s a Wonderful Life.

Members of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation gathered peacefully on Dec. 16 to rally against the federal government’s Bill C-45.

If anyone happened to stop by Bow Valley High School’s (BVHS) library on Dec. 14, they would have stumbled upon a slew of students digging through enough donated foods, household goods and toiletries to stretch the entire length of the room.

It may not be the peak season for the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP), but spokesperson Tara McFadden said there are still a number of ways people can show their support for the park over the Christmas season.

Rocky View County ratepayers shouldn’t see more than a three per cent increase in taxes for the 2013 year. “This gives us a base to work on,” said Reeve Rolly Ashdown.

The Town of Cochrane’s new proposed animal bylaw passed first reading during council’s Dec. 10 meeting, bringing the probability that cat owners will soon have to license their pets closer to reality.