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The Cochrane Environmental Action Committee (CEAC) is sponsoring an information session on residential solar power on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre.

“It’s really great because we are super transparent about who we give our money back to, how much we give back, and you can see it directly go back to the community,” said Cayley Breeze, manager of Cochrane Home Treasures.

A sustainable farmer in town aims to make Cochrane lettuce-independent using a closed environment system that can produce thousands of vegetables a week, while also remaining environmentally sustainable.

Getting organized can be as simple as taking small steps that have lasting impact. 

On what was perhaps the first real work day of 2023, an internationally experienced sustainable development expert described his work in community service, sustainable development, and bringing hope to small villages, at the Cochrane Rotary Club’s monthly meeting.

Various strategies can help individuals maintain healthy, pain-free joints over the long haul.

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and the Cochrane and Area Events Society hosted a family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration on Dec.31 to ring in 2023.

After months of legal wrangling, disagreements, letters, emails and phone calls with Alberta wildlife department officials, the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) gained a bit of closure in December.

“I’m so excited. It’s something I’ve been wanting since the initial invite list came out," said Spademan.

Cochranites can come out and celebrate Ukrainian New Years at a Malanka Party on Jan. 14 at the Frank wills Memorial Hall, where an internationally-recognized dance ensemble will be the highlight of the evening.