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A longshot at best, Banff-Airdrie Green Party candidate Mike MacDonald was unfazed finishing fourth on election night. After the Oct.

To say the business of mothering is tough work is a bit of an understatement. It’s hectic, stressful and downright excruciating often times. And making the right choices and of practising proper self-care during and after pregnancy can be difficult.

Cochrane RCMP have responded to a number of break-and-enters in the Sunset Ridge and Bow Ridge communities.

On Oct. 23, Canadian Blood Services invites Cochranites to roll up their sleeves and donate the greatest gift of all. From 3 to 8 p.m. at Cochrane Alliance Church (902 Glenbow Dr.), the public can donate their blood.

Cochrane has been gathering goblins for close to 30 years. The annual Goblin Gathering hosted by the town is inviting families and their little ghouls for a not-too-spooky party at the Cochrane Ranchehouse.

Cochrane and Area Humane Society will be hosting a barbecue to discuss the new public fundraising campaign for the new Rehabilitation and Education Centre capital campaign this Saturday, Oct. 24.

Cochrane’s Bike Bros. has been named one of best bike shops in the country, for the third year running. “It is quite flattering.

The annual Jacket Racket has begun accepting donations. Jacket Racket organizers are seeking more children’s clothing donations and will now be accepting Halloween costumes this year.

The Cochrane Activettes are looking for any and all realtors to help them win $10,000 in grocery gift cards.

Council received a number of delegations that presented on a diverse range of issues, from accessibility challenges in Cochrane to the demands of citizen patrols to the library’s value in the community.