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Hospice Society to host public meeting Oct. 11

Hospice Society to host public meeting Oct. 11

The Cochrane Hospice Society is looking to connect with the community through its first meeting of the year, to be held on Oct. 11 at the Cochrane Alliance Church.
Brave Spaces Conference to feature Stoney Nakoda speaker

Brave Spaces Conference to feature Stoney Nakoda speaker

Are we truly inclusive? That’s the theme of one conference coming this weekend which hopes to address the issue of making inclusive spaces for people of all ranges of diversity. The Brave Spaces Conference, set for Sept.
Deer shot and abandoned

Deer shot and abandoned

A mule deer was shot and left to be eaten by other animals northwest of Cochrane and outside of rifle hunting season. Authorities are now asking the public for tips. In the evening of Sept.
Council uncertain whether mowing could lead to flooding

Council uncertain whether mowing could lead to flooding

To mow or not to mow was the question that had council hung up on Monday night. This follows a motion put forward by Coun.
RVS receives "C" for pot regulation in schools

RVS receives "C" for pot regulation in schools

As the Oct.
Bail hearing next month for suspect accused of shooting German tourist

Bail hearing next month for suspect accused of shooting German tourist

The 16-year-old suspect accused of attempted murder for shooting a German tourist in August is set for a bail hearing in Calgary at the end of October in the hopes of being released from custody until his trial starts.
Ecological Institute fighting bear release date

Ecological Institute fighting bear release date

Despite a step forward toward rehabilitating orphaned black bear cubs in Alberta since the province lifted its ban in April, the Cochrane Ecological Institute said it is faced with another policy issue, which the head of the institute, Clio Smeeton,
Cochrane home to new state-of-the-art equine hospital

Cochrane home to new state-of-the-art equine hospital

A new hospital for larger scale companions is set for a grand opening this weekend, and horse owners can get a glimpse of first-of-its-kind technology in Western Canada.
Outhouse Races has full roster, looking for lots of spectators and kids

Outhouse Races has full roster, looking for lots of spectators and kids

T-minus 10 days until one of Cochrane's signature events, the 18th annual Outhouse Races, hits the streets.
Sawmills celebrates 75th year

Sawmills celebrates 75th year

Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) is celebrating 75 years of operations this year – greeting some 170 people through its annual afternoon sawmill tour on Sept. 13.
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