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Administration was directed by council to bring back a report on the utilization of the seniors property tax support program and the impacts of a $250 increase for the July 11 council meeting

Beginning June 17, Cochranites can hop on one of the 40 e-bikes expected to arrive in town and get a battery-powered boost while pedaling to their next destination. 

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In a Facebook post, the Town announced they are "continuing to actively monitor the rainfall impacts within Cochrane and crews are responding as required."

At Spirit Winds Ranch, the horses are the teachers.

Having recently been under a rainfall warning, the Town of Cochrane prepared for the recent influx in precipitation by lowering levels in stormwater ponds to provide additional capacity.

"Water levels across southern and central Alberta are expected to increase. The amount of forecasted rain has the potential to raise flow rates, but it is not anticipated to cause any riverbank flooding within the county."

Keisha Basi wore the golden stole in honour of her academic achievements in being named Cochrane High School's class of 2022 valedictorian

Cochrane has opened its arms and doors to a total of 48 Ukrainian asylum seekers since the war with Russia erupted in their homeland in February.

Cochrane RCMP advise that Breanne Lillie has been located and is safe.