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Cochranite Gavin Wade newest recipient of King Charles Coronation Medal

Cochranite Gavin Wade newest recipient of King Charles Coronation Medal

Gavin Wade, a Cochrane high school student, prolific volunteer, and air cadet, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony in Calgary on July 31.
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Cochrane largely spared as severe thunderstorm misses town

Cochrane largely spared as severe thunderstorm misses town

The August 4 thunderstorm which hit multiple areas in Southern Alberta have largely missed the town of Cochrane.
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Town announces return of Backpack program

Town announces return of Backpack program

The Town of Cochrane announced the return of the Backpack program, a cost saving initiative aimed at providing assistance for families dealing with financial strain.
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Cochrane launches public survey on future of policing

Cochrane launches public survey on future of policing

The Town of Cochrane will be running a survey from August 5 to 19 to determine future enhancements of policing services.
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Providence Lane Homestead to feature during Alberta Open Farm Days

Providence Lane Homestead to feature during Alberta Open Farm Days

Alberta Open Farm Days is set to feature a farm that's making waves in sustainable agriculture.
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Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Guthrie, but Alberta's politics are not "broken"

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Guthrie, but Alberta's politics are not "broken"

Alberta now has a functional two-party democracy for the first time in decades. Alberta’s politics have arguably never been stronger.
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Salsa at The Station brings Cuban music to Cochrane

Salsa at The Station brings Cuban music to Cochrane

Cochranites enjoyed a free afternoon concert performed by the Cuban musician Roberto Linares Brown and the band Convo 76. The two hour long, afternoon concert was called Salsa at The Station and it was organized by the Town of Cochrane.
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Western Canadian Pony Classic held at Ag. Grounds on Aug. 2

Western Canadian Pony Classic held at Ag. Grounds on Aug. 2

The Western Canadian Pony Classic was in Day Two of its competition at the Cochrane Ag. Grounds on August 2. From August 1 to August 4, riders and their ponies will compete in the pony show.
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Letter to the Editor: RE: “Stampede, like bullfighting, should fade in the past.”

Letter to the Editor: RE: “Stampede, like bullfighting, should fade in the past.”

I see what is going on behind the scenes. I dare to say that all farm animals in Alberta and even in Canada are better off than many people elsewhere in the world.
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Tour de Bowness road race has cyclists compete north of Cochrane

Tour de Bowness road race has cyclists compete north of Cochrane

The Tour de Bowness, a three-day long racing event that had racers competing in 144 kilometre road race north of Cochrane, started on August 2.
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