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Even as winter seemed reluctant to release its icy grip on Cochrane and area this year, it hasn’t stopped local motorcycle enthusiasts from getting their motors revving and heading out on that highway.

“Traditionally, we have about 18 to 22 artists, and they’re allowed five pieces [of art] each,” Cochrane said. “It’s going to be an impressive show, because the room is smaller and more intimate, so It’ll look quite nice. Hopefully everyone will be please with what they see.”

The total elapsed time of the meeting was eight minutes, 41 seconds, gavel to gavel.

Cochranites looking to support their local library and pick up some great deals on books will be able to do both at the Friends of the Cochrane Public Library Society’s Book Sale on April 22 and 23 at the RancheHouse.

The public town hall will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bearspaw Lions Club at 25240 Nagway Road, Calgary. 

Koenderink said it is important to file your taxes on time to ensure you receive the appropriate benefits and support from the government.

Library funding going up During its budget deliberations on April 11, Rocky View County (RVC) council approved a per capita funding increase to help bolster the County’s contributions to local libraries.

Rocky View County (RVC) council passed its final 2023 budget at their April 11 meeting, and the news was not as bad as first anticipated.

Interim Director, planning and development services for the Town of Cochrane, Mike Korman said that after connecting with various business incubators in Canada, ideas can gain momentum faster when provided a space where the necessary resources to grow are available at a single point of connection.