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In anticipation of the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 18, the Town of Cochrane is encouraging voters to get out and vote early at the advance polls.

Cochrane RCMP are currently seeking assistance from the public with any information related to an aircraft endangerment incident that took place in late August.

A meet-and-greet was held at The Social Spot and around 50 people came to ask questions of the candidates. Twelve of the 19 town council candidates and all three Rocky View Schools Ward 6 candidates were present and answering questions at socially distanced tables.

Two members of the Rotary Club of Cochrane recently returned from the Toledo District of Belize on a mission to improve and empower the lives of Indigenous Maya people.

McFadden, who has served four terms on council, said her passion for community service and creating positive change is what has kept her coming back since she was first elected in 2007.

"Cochrane's e-scooter pilot has been one of the most successful projects in North America," says a report from Roll

As Rocky View County inches closer to the 2021 municipal election on Oct. 18, current Division 2 [Springbank] councillor and Deputy Reeve Kim McKylor has announced she will run for re-election.

Fiona Gilbert, incumbent chair and Ward 6 trustee with the Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees is running for re-election as Cochrane’s board representative in the upcoming Oct. 18 election.

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Susan Flowers said she is invested in supporting services for all ages, but added Town council has some ground to make up after the last four-year term.