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Inter-generational program celebrates 20th anniversary

Inter-generational program celebrates 20th anniversary

The grandparent mentorship program is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Seniors For Kids Society, a Cochrane grass roots organization, set out to connect seniors to youth 20 years ago, beginning with Holy Spirit School.
Students at Glenbow School sign Buffalo Treaty

Students at Glenbow School sign Buffalo Treaty

A historic co-operation treaty in link with the return of the bison to Banff National Park was first signed by First Nations groups in 2014.
Grizzly bear study to kick off next week

Grizzly bear study to kick off next week

A grizzly bear population study will kick off next week in areas east of Banff National Park between Highway 1 and Highway 11. The study, conducted by fRI Research is a non-invasive DNA collection using scent lures.
Fire at library, no damage to building

Fire at library, no damage to building

Cochrane Fire Services and Cochrane RCMP responded to a call of a minor fire at the Cochrane Public Library just after 3 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Fatality on tracks

Fatality on tracks

Emergency services responded to a fatal accident on the train tracks on Fifth Avenue near the Fas Gas at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Woman collecting bottle donations for NICU

Woman collecting bottle donations for NICU

A Cochrane mom known for her support for Calgary's Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) is once again looking for donations for the 41st annual 2018 Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Ride.
Five fires in just over one week

Five fires in just over one week

Residents of Cochrane and Rocky View County are being asked to be extra cautious when it comes to fires at this time of the year.
Grade 9s get lesson from powerful speech

Grade 9s get lesson from powerful speech

A story of adolescent addiction and mental illness brought many Grade 9 students to tears last week.
Spitting cyclists raise ire, spark road rules reminder

Spitting cyclists raise ire, spark road rules reminder

Some angsty comments were flying around online after a report from Cochrane RCMP described an incident of three cyclists riding side-by-side in a driving lane.
Griffin appeals sexual assault conviction

Griffin appeals sexual assault conviction

A Cochrane family had to relive their nightmare for a fourth time in the Calgary courts this week.
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