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Rescued bat is in quarantine to ensure he has no illnesses or diseases before he is transitioned to the “big bat room"

COLT continues to grow smart as it works toward its regional integration.

It's simple, bring a food donation, get a pumpkin.

Today (Oct.23) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. you can learn a thing or two about how to safely fell a tree. Kurt Stenberg with Cochrane Tree Care and OnGrowing works will be instructing the basics to anyone who is interested.

"Every rancher loves a good auction."

It is Waste Reduction Week in Canada. From Oct. 18-24 show that you care to make a difference by consciously finding ways to reduce, reuse, recycle or even redesign. If you are unsure which bins your waste goes in, check out cochrane.

The Chiniki Rodeo Grounds will host two free drive-in movies, a pumpkin lantern festival and a costume contest. Gates will open to the grounds at 4 p.m., where Halloweentown will show at 5 p.m. and A Nightmare on Elm Street will play at 8 p.m.

Pair of losses after undefeated streak fired the Generals up for a big win against Red Deer.

In a gesture of support and recognition for small businesses during Small Business Week Oct. 18-22, the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce is treating locals to free coffee at Cochrane cafes.