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Laurel Griffin has worn many hats on her family ranch, Spirit Winds Ranch, none of which have fit so perfectly as her current one.

The Cochrane Ranch House hosted 300 students from schools from Calgary and area for the French for the Future forum on March 20. “We are thrilled to bring this event to our community,” said Trish Rognvaldson a co-ordinator for French for the Future.

Warren and Mary Anna Harbeck have been announced as the recipients for the 2018 Annual Rotary Integrity Award.

Cochrane Fire Services was running ice rescue drills on Monday at Fireside Pond as part of its regular training. “The ice is at a critical time right now; the ice is so fluctuated in thickness,” said Inspector Jeff Avery of Cochrane Fire.

It is often through adversity that the strongest teams are built.

Glenbow Elementary School donated $2,700 to the Iyahrhe Nakoda Food Bank Society on March 27 with money raised through the school's Warrior Paint project.

Airdrie-Cochrane UCP candidate Peter Guthrie sat down with parents at Cochrane Valley Montessori School (CVMS) on Thursday to discuss the UCP platform. The main topic of concern was funding for independent schools.

The town announced today that the Stoney-Nakoda fire department is in operation after a brief suspension. “The Stoney Nakoda Nation has informed the Town of Cochrane that fire services on Stoney-Nakoda Nation continue to operate.

The Franciscan Friars of Canada are hosting a presentation and discussion event on April 13 in regards to its findings of a recent investigation into its land in Cochrane.

The Cochrane Foundation surpassed $1 million in awarded grants to 101 different organizations. “[The milestone] makes us proud and excited,” said Kelsey Envik the Cochrane Foundation’s board secretary.