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Spray Lake Sawmills 2021 forest management plan draft seeks public engagement

Spray Lake Sawmills 2021 forest management plan draft seeks public engagement

“I think we have to find the right balance of ensuring we can allow our forest industry to grow and mature, while also ensuring that our tourism industry, which is largely supported by that trail network here in Bragg Creek, is also protected."
A cure for diabetes could be within reach – in your pocket

A cure for diabetes could be within reach – in your pocket

Diabetes could be a thing of the past "if all goes according to plan," says Dr. James Shapiro who is heading a team of researchers on a cure. Helping him out is another team of people who are taking their fundraising effort across the country. They want a million people to dig not so deep for $22 each to donate to a project called HEADing to 2022.
Cochrane Ecological Institute begins construction on orphan grizzly bear cub enclosure

Cochrane Ecological Institute begins construction on orphan grizzly bear cub enclosure

“It doesn’t seem right to us that cubs are orphaned— That they should be taken completely out of the population,” Smeeton said. “The population needs them. Every bear is important.”
Good Morning Cochrane!

Good Morning Cochrane!

Good morning! If you'd like to contribute a photo to our morning posts, send our editor Chelsea a note at [email protected].
Cochrane RCMP seeking public assistance in locating wanted man

Cochrane RCMP seeking public assistance in locating wanted man

Cochrane RCMP asking for public's help locating a wanted man.
Cochrane High School recognizes student's athletic excellence

Cochrane High School recognizes student's athletic excellence

“Our school is traditionally very strong in athletics, and this year was no exception, even with COVID. We’re talked about around the province as a smaller school, but with a very strong, powerful program and we’re going to keep going at that, and those kids are the reason why,” Robbie McNab, Cobra’s Head Coach, Cochrane High School.
Good Morning Cochrane!

Good Morning Cochrane!

Good morning! If you'd like to contribute a photo to our morning posts, send our editor Chelsea a note at [email protected].
University Student looks to inspire conversation about racism in Cochrane

University Student looks to inspire conversation about racism in Cochrane

“I hope that it plants a seed and that they go home and have a conversation about race,” Gicuhi said. “They can self-reflect and look at, ‘What am I doing, what biases do I have that I need to correct.’”
Alberta businesswoman named lieutenant-governor, first Muslim in role in Canada

Alberta businesswoman named lieutenant-governor, first Muslim in role in Canada

Hope for Home inspires community art

Hope for Home inspires community art

“The idea was how can we be together when we are apart,” Hazelwanter said. “It’s a visual of spreading hope and solidarity in tough times.”
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