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Town might cut rec, camp programs

Town might cut rec, camp programs

The Town of Cochrane is revamping its Recreation, Culture and Arts Department and as such, will be exploring changes to programming, such as classes and camps, for 2019.
Resident concerned of mould in basement of new home

Resident concerned of mould in basement of new home

A family of four was asked to move out of their Cochrane home for three weeks due to concerns of mould in their basement, and though the mould (confirmed by a private test commissioned by the family and an air quality test by the builders) was remove
Frustrated Centex customers exploring legal recourse

Frustrated Centex customers exploring legal recourse

Several frustrated customers affected by bad gas sold at the Bearspaw Centex gas station in July are now considering legal recourse against the company for the financial strain and emotional stress it has caused.
Mini tattoos to support pride

Mini tattoos to support pride

In the colourful spirit of community pride, local tattoo shop owners are running their second annual Pride Flash event this week.
Memorial shines light on drug problem

Memorial shines light on drug problem

Christa-Lee Powder had just turned 29-years-old in December 2017, but only eight days later she died from a drug overdose.
Dog breaks free of leash, attacks woman

Dog breaks free of leash, attacks woman

An avid Ghost Lake visitor is spreading a cautionary tale of a dog attacking her over the August long weekend after she found out the offending dog is still at large.
Fugitive captured near Cochrane sentenced to jail

Fugitive captured near Cochrane sentenced to jail

America's "Most Wanted Deadbeat" who was captured by the former Bear's Den restaurant owner in February, has been sentenced to two years in jail by a Michigan Judge. He was also ordered to pay $500, 000 in restitution after pleading guilty in April.
One dead near train tracks, body spotted by train conductor

One dead near train tracks, body spotted by train conductor

Cochrane RCMP and CP Rail are investigating an incident near the train tracks by the Hwy 1a and Hwy 22 intersection. After 8 a.m. this morning, a man, believed to be 40 years old, was spotted by a CP Rail train conductor.
Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Patrick LaMontagne Cartoon

Council briefs: Greystone. Cannabis. SLSFSC

Council briefs: Greystone. Cannabis. SLSFSC

No public consumption of cannabis Those lighting up to celebrate recreational cannabis legalization later this year will face a minimum fine of $200 if caught consuming in a public space. Town council passed the cannabis consumption bylaw at the Aug.
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