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Cochrane-based musician reignites her music career during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cochrane-based musician reignites her music career during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Because of technology we have all of this at our fingertips now. You can send files back and forth and you can have anybody play on your songs. That is amazing."
Story Workshop teaching student's literacy through play

Story Workshop teaching student's literacy through play

"It sparks imagination in the students, it allows for flexibility in their writing tasks and it allows for differentiation and inclusion in the classroom," Pocklington said.
Cochrane Urgent Care receives donation of four training mannequins from the Rotary Club of Cochrane

Cochrane Urgent Care receives donation of four training mannequins from the Rotary Club of Cochrane

“It is absolutely a partnership that has been vital for Cochrane Urgent Care, and is greatly appreciated."
Spring Pop-Up Market celebrating creators from Cochrane area

Spring Pop-Up Market celebrating creators from Cochrane area

“It’s so fun to see the vendors because a lot of the vendors know each other and will buy from each other. They have their own sense of community and it can feel like you’re making new friends every weekend,” Leonzio said. “You’re always going to see something new.”
Water bill complaint highlights need for Town of Cochrane to develop clearer policy

Water bill complaint highlights need for Town of Cochrane to develop clearer policy

"For $150, this many people involved in that kind of decision is just simply a waste of time in my mind," said councillor Alex Reed. "Strategically we should be looking at much more broader issues like the policy around this."
Public interest review begins for controversial Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir

Public interest review begins for controversial Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir

“I think the evidence will show that the Springbank project is not a stand-alone project,” Rae said. “The purported benefits of the Springbank dam will only be realized if there is also an upstream dam on the Bow River.”
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, March 25

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, March 25

What's happening in Cochrane this week: the Cochrane Activettes is accepting applications for the Cochrane Activettes Bursary, the Cochrane and Area Humane Society is fundraising to help cover the costs of critical surgeries for two dogs, and the Town of Cochrane is inviting residents to have their voices heard regarding the development of the Calgary Metro Region.
Bike Cochrane asks public to keep off of the LaunchPad

Bike Cochrane asks public to keep off of the LaunchPad

“It’s volunteers. It’s not a Town project, it’s a project that Bike Cochrane fundraised for, and through the generosity of a lot of donors and community association grants, we were able to build almost a $100,000 bike park. Hopefully, that’s not the last one that we build, but it does mean that any money that we have to put back into rehabilitating it is money we can’t be putting into other new projects.”
Latest Social Recovery Task Force survey indicates maintaining mental health a growing concern in Cochrane

Latest Social Recovery Task Force survey indicates maintaining mental health a growing concern in Cochrane

"The Task Force has focussed on ensuring Cochrane residents have the support, resources and information to support their well-being, safety and resilience during the past year."
Rocky View Schools 2022-25 Capital Plan showcases need to expand learning spaces

Rocky View Schools 2022-25 Capital Plan showcases need to expand learning spaces

“Without the addition of any new student spaces between now and 2026 all schools across Rocky View Schools will be at 100 per cent capacity,” said Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees chair Fiona Gilbert. “We will hit a point when all of the chairs are filled by the students.”
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