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RCMP respond to alleged shooting and theft at rural property

RCMP respond to alleged shooting and theft at rural property

Cochrane, Airdrie and Red Deer RCMP responded to reports of a theft and shooting on Jan. 26.
New ice rink coming to downtown Cochrane

New ice rink coming to downtown Cochrane

Due to high traffic at other facilities, the Town of Cochrane is installing a new ice surface in historic downtown.
Rocky View County residents voice concerns over gravel pit proposal

Rocky View County residents voice concerns over gravel pit proposal

“If it goes ahead it’s going to lessen the enjoyment of the park for everybody who visits it. The dust and the noise— It’s not going to allow for full enjoyment of the park and the natural environment.”
Cochrane reports nine active cases of COVID-19

Cochrane reports nine active cases of COVID-19

The town had a reported nine active cases of the virus as of the end of day Wednesday (Feb. 3). To date 316 cases have been identified in the town— Two people have died and 305 people have recovered.
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Feb. 4.

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Feb. 4.

What's happening in Cochrane this week: Mayor Jeff Genung is set to give an update on Cochrane's business climate, the Town is installing a new ice rink, and the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee is hosing a Family Day raffle.
Local gym joins provincial push for reopening

Local gym joins provincial push for reopening

COCHRANE— Joining forces with hundreds of other fitness facilities across the province, Arashi-Do Martial Arts has vowed to open up in opposition to public health orders that are putting a strangle hold on the business.
Vehicle thefts down across Alberta during pandemic, say RCMP

Vehicle thefts down across Alberta during pandemic, say RCMP

RCMP say there has been a decrease in the number of thefts of motor vehicles and thefts from vehicles
Province of Alberta begins staged easement of health measures

Province of Alberta begins staged easement of health measures

“The ball is clearly in the court of the public,” Kaczmer said. “They [the province] could pull their plugs on the plans at any point of time ... I’m not going to gear up for a great big busy opening time because at any time if they pull the plug, which again we’ve been through this now a few times, we're stuck with a bunch of stuff that you end up throwing away.”
Cochrane Girl Guides hosting cookie drive-thru Feb. 6

Cochrane Girl Guides hosting cookie drive-thru Feb. 6

Visit the parking lots at Bow Valley High Schools, RancheView School or the Cochrane and Area Boy and Girls Club on Saturday (Feb. 6) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up a box of chocolate mint cookies.
Cochrane reports 11 active cases of COVID-19

Cochrane reports 11 active cases of COVID-19

The town had a reported 11 active cases of the virus as of the end of day Tuesday (Feb. 2). To date, 315 cases have been identified in Cochrane— Two people have died and 302 people have recovered.
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