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Don't feed the deer— Feeding wild animals poses safety concern for public and wildlife

Don't feed the deer— Feeding wild animals poses safety concern for public and wildlife

"Education is the foundation for everything. Some people may not know that it is detrimental to wildlife.”
Kiwanis Club's Chase the Ace pool reaches new high

Kiwanis Club's Chase the Ace pool reaches new high

The Kiwanis Club of Cochrane’s Chase the Ace contestant pool reached $1,700 this week.
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Oct. 22

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Oct. 22

What's up in Cochrane this week: A tabletop sale at the Legion, the Heritage Treasure's fall market, and RancheView School has been placed on watch status for COVID-19 cases.
AC Avalanche host preseason opener

AC Avalanche host preseason opener

"Until you actually play against other teams, when the level of competition actually goes up a rung of two, that’s where you start to see where you’re solid and where you need work.”
Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge honours a man known for connecting communities

Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge honours a man known for connecting communities

“I can attest first hand having been a part of this project since 2002— The extreme amount of time and energy it takes to cross a river,” Genung said. “It will help take the pressure off provincial roadways, while providing a crucial secondary access for not only resident but emergency vehicles as well.”
UPDATE: Cochrane politicians isolating after minister tests positive for COVID-19

UPDATE: Cochrane politicians isolating after minister tests positive for COVID-19

A statement released by the Town on Wednesday (Oct. 21) states Minister of Municipal Affairs Tracy Allard has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Cochrane Ecological Institute concerned with Alberta Parks' plan for release of orphaned black bear

Cochrane Ecological Institute concerned with Alberta Parks' plan for release of orphaned black bear

“You want the animals you release to stay there and not get into trouble with humans again. It is possible to find places like that," Smeeton said. “We really need to think about these possibilities because we want the best for the animals."
Bragg Creek Swan Song Festival honours experience of grief and loss

Bragg Creek Swan Song Festival honours experience of grief and loss

“Your grief might be different, but we’re all grieving,” Handrahan said. “You don’t feel alone.”
Local start-up hopes to give opportunities to disadvantaged youth

Local start-up hopes to give opportunities to disadvantaged youth

“It’s about stepping up and taking that ownership of your community— It won’t look after itself. Giving these young adults that opportunity … hopefully that will put them back on a track of picking up something that they actually want to do, be it staying with us or picking up another passion.”
Roundabout road rules

Roundabout road rules

“We want you not to be afraid of roundabouts because we don’t want that anxiety to interfere with how you are handling the road.”
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