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Planting a garden for beginners is not always the easiest, especially when you don't know the fundamentals of where to start.

A Cochrane woman is getting ready to deliver a speech to address overcoming difficult obstacles.

Cochrane Farmers' Market The Cochrane Farmers' market will have two homes this summer — a weekly outdoor market and a once per month evening market. Where: Historic Cochrane Ranche Site, located north of Highway 1A just west of downtown.

The Cochrane Legion has launched its third and final phase of fundraising for the Cenotaph project: park beautification. Landscaping, benches and an historical cairn will total $40,000 and the Legion is looking to the community for support.

Bow Valley High School’s Time for Hope colour run on Saturday was a splash of success. In total, the event raised $10,000 all of which will go towards the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area’s new clubhouse for teens.

Cochrane pickleball players are happy paddlers this week, on the heels of a provincial grant win that will fund dedicated courts for the growing recreational group.

The nominees for the annual Cochrane Community Awards (CCA) are in, with 46 individuals, businesses and schools selected by the community as award-worthy this year.

The Cochrane Tourism Association (CTA) is holding its online public feedback survey on how to improve the town as a tourist draw until July 1.

Today, Christine Dickau is dressed for success. Her hair is neatly groomed, her makeup has been carefully applied and her outfit is spot on. Today is a good day.

Rockyview County has issued a fire advisory due to dry/windy conditions. All outstanding burning permits are suspended until further notice.