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The Cochrane Labour Day parade is set for Sept. 5, and they’re looking for volunteers.

A petition created by a Riversong resident at the beginning of June has 359 signatories calling for the Town to expedite the completion of James Walker Trail, implement more bylaw measures to reduce speeding and traffic hazards along River Heights Drive and to deny the development of two 5-storey, 95-unit residential complexes, proposed to be built along the thoroughfare.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded the Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, effective July 18.

Spray Lake Sawmills-sponsored Layne MacGillivray was edged out by half a horse length at the wire, to finish second in the Cowboys Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races on the closing day of the Calgary Stampede 2022 on July 17.

Athletes of the Cochrane Endurance Project (CEP) put their best feet forward in the final Athletics Alberta track and field competitions at provincials at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, July 8 to 10.

While the majority of RVC residents are happy with their quality of life in the county, according to a recent survey, the data will also help the municipality address some key issues in need of improvement.

Coulee Outdoor was founded in Cochrane and is excited to launch its local showroom with a fun, free-to-attend community event with exclusive local discounts. Attendees can enjoy a live bonfire, beer tasting and s’mores bar.

Hutchinson’s grit, authenticity, integrity, philanthropy and pioneering ways led the La Due Ladies Lunch Society to name her this year’s winner of the eponymous La Due Legends Legacy Award at their annual luncheon on July 7 – just in time for the Calgary Stampede, founded by LaDue’s husband, Guy Weadick.

"These kids are amazing. They’re certainly going to be our leaders in the future no matter where they go in their life."