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When it comes to how regional growth is managed, surrounding Rocky View County and the Town of Cochrane largely have a difference of opinion.

Merger igniter Jason Kenney made an appearance at “ground zero” Oct. 18 – the Cochrane Legion – where the unity movement began 16 months ago, as the hopeful future leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) prepares for this weekend.

The local aviation community is mourning the loss of two of its own today after a small aircraft owned by a flying school crashed near the Springbank Airport and killed two men this morning.

Sorry, Vince McMahon … “Cowboy” Dan Kroffat’s storyline is being rewritten.

The local aviation community is mourning the loss of two of its own today after a small aircraft owned by a flying school crashed near the Springbank Airport and killed two men this morning.

Kiwanis International has a mission to serve the children of the world — and now, the organization hopes to establish roots in this town so it can also serve the kids of Cochrane. On Nov.

While Cochrane is known for its vibrant volunteer scene, four generous residents were celebrated beyond the town’s borders this week as they received one of Canada’s most respected volunteer honours. On Tuesday, Lt.-Gov.

Political lines will draw Cochrane and Airdrie closer together following the final recommendations for electoral boundaries. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission report was presented to the Legislative Assembly Oct.

Editor’s note: Due to an editing error, an unfinished, uncorrected draft of this original story was published in last week’s edition of the Cochrane Eagle.

Couns. Marni Fedeyko and Morgan Nagel wasted little time being sworn in as town councillors for the next four years, to push forward individual motions respectively tied into the platforms that got them elected.