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Much of the remaining discussion revolved around broad expectations of what the theme of Cochrane’s public art might be and who the members of the task force should be.

Kiwanis Giant Garage Sale The Kiwanis Club of Cochrane is holding a giant garage sale on June 24 and 25 to help fund their activities in support of kids from the Cochrane area.

The event organizer would be helping carry on Fox’s legacy, 42 years after he set out on his Marathon of Hope from the easternmost edge of Canada in 1980

The Town of Cochrane and Cochrane & Area Events Society (CAES) are excited about the return of Canada Day celebrations, which will be coming to Mitford Park July 1.

The Cochrane Mixed Dart League is getting ready for a big tournament in Cochrane coming up in a couple of weeks.

Jacqueline O’Driscoll, 42, of Rocky View County has been charged with abduction in contravention of custody order and Michael O'Driscoll, 72, of Cochrane has been charged with public mischief. Both will appear in Cochrane Provincial Court on July 26

With the end of the fundraiser in sight, Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung and Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards are raising the stakes with a contest to see who can raise the most money before the finish line of June 30

Cochranites are encouraged to join Tourism Cochrane’s Explore local event at Riverfront Park on June 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn how they can spend the summer on and along the idyllic Bow River.

The Cochrane and District Agricultural Society is promising more fun than ever at this year’s Cochrane Fair, slated to go for two days instead of one, Aug. 19 and 20. This year’s version leans more toward music and family fun than it perhaps did in previous years.

In the rafting company’s tour of the Bow through Cochrane, paddlers enjoy a look at the history of the town as well as a lesson in the importance of healthy waterways and ecosystems.