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How Canada is dealing with the current global refugee crisis and if we should welcome more of those fleeing violence will be the subject of Cochrane Ideas’ upcoming panel discussion. This Friday, Oct.

The Cochrane Legion will be hosting an inaugural cenotaph vigil Oct. 22 to honour Nathan Cirillo, who was shot and killed in Ottawa at the Canadian National War Memorial.

Amidst allegations of dodging the recent candidate's forum in Canmore and trying to influence the upcoming Banff forum, Conservative MP and incumbent Blake Richards maintained that being open and accessible have always been a top priority.

Individuals who want to sign up to volunteer for Cochrane Light-Up will now be able to do so online. Organizers are offering want-to-be volunteers a chance to choose their preferred position on a ‘live’ spreadsheet available on the event’s website.

Marlo Raynolds said he plans to bring back a voice for the voters of Banff-Airdrie in Parliament – something he claimed has been missing from the current MP’s office. “I think people understand and realize that Mr.

A father discouraging his son from following in his footsteps is a narrative often played out. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch was not that father when it came to his son, Dustin, diving head first into the industry in his own right.

Tiffany Ear has been charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Cochrane RCMP were responding to an unrelated complaint Oct. 7 at approximately 4 p.m.

Manachaban Middle School is hosting its annual Walk-a-Thon next Friday, Oct. 23. Organizer and teacher Frederick Taylor said the students have been raising funds through walking for over 45 years now and it is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers.

Alberta Health Services presented the Policy and Priorities Committee with an Emergency Medical Services activity report for Rocky View County (RVC), as well as a service update on the STARS Air Ambulance at a meeting Oct. 6.

Shred your paper. Help feed those in need. That’s the concept behind the Cochrane Eco Centre’s “Community Shred” Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Griffin Industrial Pt.