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Hate said to be the motive behind alleged group attack at St. Timothy School

Hate said to be the motive behind alleged group attack at St. Timothy School

Reconciliation Action Group (RAG) is looking for answers from the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) regarding allegations of an attack against a local Métis youth at a Cochrane school.
$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

$17 million Lotto Max win in Bonnyville

“It was a crazy and immmediate rush of adrenaline!” 
Parks continues to investigate fatal grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park

Parks continues to investigate fatal grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park

“This is a tragic situation and out of respect for the victims and their families, Parks Canada has a responsibility to ensure information is confirmed and accurate before releasing it publicly.”
Local author wins again at national Word Awards

Local author wins again at national Word Awards

Well-known Cochrane author and blogger Lynn Dove’s poem “Dragonfly Dance” recently won in the “blog” category at the national Word Awards.
Black bear killed west of Cochrane, two cubs remain

Black bear killed west of Cochrane, two cubs remain

Mother black bear killed west of Cochrane on Oct. 1, leaving two cubs behind.
Coffee with Warren: Stepping out of the shadows

Coffee with Warren: Stepping out of the shadows

Do you ever feel imprisoned by the shadows of your past? Our longtime coffee companion Annette Stanwick knows well what you’re going through.
Updated RVS/COVID and influenza numbers, vaccine availability

Updated RVS/COVID and influenza numbers, vaccine availability

Wondering when and if you can get one of the newly approved COVID vaccines and your flu shot? The Province announced when they are available and who they recommend should get them.
Missing 27-year-old woman found safe by police

Missing 27-year-old woman found safe by police

Cochrane RCMP are reporting that a woman missing since Aug. 30 has been found safe.
Cochrane RCMP investigating head on collision

Cochrane RCMP investigating head on collision

On Sept. 28, 2023, just after 8:00 a.m., Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle head on collision in the area of Ghost Lake, just west of Cochrane.
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