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Committee of the Whole sees council review everything from a Grade 6 class' request to recognize White Spruce as the town's official tree to population growth and bike paths

The Cochrane & Area Events Society is happily looking towards a year of in-person events.

Helping Hands' second Free Food Shed at Bow Valley Baptist Church is ready to serve vulnerable populations on the west side of the community

Whispering Dutchman's founder to donate 30% of retail sales after hearing touching story

Tickets will sell out fast with only 50 seats available for the April 12 event

Putin Huylo, a strong golden ale recipe from a Ukraine-based brewery, will be canned around mid-April with all proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross Society in support of humanitarian efforts in the war torn country

“One of the things I’m still struggling a little bit with is the Kananaskis Conservation Pass raised $11 million last year, but Alberta Parks’ budget has not increased by $11 million.” ~ Sarah Elmeligi, a Canmore-based conservationist and former provincial park planner.

The 430,000-square-foot fulfilment facility will service all of Western Canada, increasing two-day shipping availability to 61 per cent of Canadians

Unlike their last survey conducted in 2009, this survey will have a social media component where citizens can opt in to provide their feedback, alongside the randomized phone survey interviews.

Inflation, COVID-19 recovery and high rates of unemployment are leaving some looking to community supports