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Three Cochrane restaurants, all part of the Canadian Italian Restaurant Group (CIRG), will close their doors on March 1.

“Cochrane is the number-one growing municipality in Alberta, so it’s just very exciting we are getting many retailers from across the country reaching out to us,” Consul said.

Cochranites will soon be asked to weigh in on how they want to see their town handle growth pressures in the coming years.

The Town's study is to assess the environmental health of the park based on current recreational uses, and to identify environmentally sensitive areas that require greater consideration in any future design or usage changes.

Keeping her aspirations modest, the Bragg Creek ski racer said she is hoping for a top-five or maybe even a podium placement at the upcoming games.

"The credit card was used at multiple gas stations in the city of Calgary," stated the detachment in a Feb. 22 press release. "Cochrane RCMP are seeking to identify the female suspect and vehicle involved."

Emergency response is complicated, and it isn’t always clear whether the patient comes first.

Captain Patrick Forde led the charge for the Cochrane Generals this past weekend, leading the junior B hockey team to a first-round sweep over the High River Flyers.

"Traffic lights were out for several hours while crews worked to fix them," stated a press release, adding damage to the transformer box and guardrail is estimated to be over $2,000.

The lodge showed evidence of significant cracking and shifting back in 2020, making the need for a new building to house the lodge’s seniors all the more imperative.