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A familiar company to Cochrane is setting up its first office and it plans to make the town its ‘ground zero.’ Eco-Growth Environmental Inc.

What does a community do when less than 15 per cent of its drivers are abiding by the 30 km/hour speed limit? According to Gerry Ertel, president of the Riverview Community Association, appeal to their senses and encourage them to sport a decal of ho

Santa’s not-so-little helpers - off-duty members of Cochrane Fire Services - are carrying on their Christmas Eve tradition of carting St. Nick around town atop a fire truck Christmas Eve.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) released its annual education report last week and among the highlights were concerns for Grade 9 student performance in comparison to the rest of the province.

Council clucked no for the third time in one year at a proposed urban hen pilot project for Cochranites.

Coun. Morgan Nagel initiated a comprehensive residential development map to be delivered to council before the end of the year and on Monday night, the detailed report was delivered to the seven elected officials.

As dry conditions persist in the region Cochrane Fire Services has issued a fire advisory effective today. Over the last few weeks, temperatures have been unusually warm causing the region to be incredibly dry.

Last week marked five years since 17-year-old Cochranite Brandon Thomas was killed by a drunk driver – a solemn anniversary for friends and family, who honoured his memory and legacy on the evening of Dec. 6.

The diligent work of two East End residents may wind up reshaping town bylaw when it comes to backup beepers in the near future.

The plans for Cochrane to beef up on fibre continue to light a fire with mayor and council – who are excited about the range of possibilities for the town’s enterprising technology sector and what the future holds.