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Judi Hunter says she wants to focus on the issues she heard about from constituents in Ward 5 now that she has become their school trustee.

Young parents have a set of unique needs, and an ongoing peer support group in Cochrane hopes to connect those moms and dads to swap stories, have some laughs and learn from each other.

Businessman Mark Kamachi came out of Monday night as the chosen elect for Bragg Creek (Div. 1). Kamachi, armed with a campaign slogan of “Let’s Grow Sensibly Together,” is an advocate for smart, managed growth.

Heartland residents bundled up and braved the cold wind last weekend to learn from emergency officials how they can prevent crime and stay safe in their neighbourhood.

Cochrane and area Baha’i want to celebrate with people of all different religions this weekend as they honour the birth of their own faith’s founder.

Despite some not being old enough to vote for at least seven more years, kids in Cochrane with their pulse on town politics voted in five of the same officials — including mayor Jeff Genung – as the rest of the of-age electorate.

The Municipal Government Board (MGB) did not grant the Town of Cochrane’s appeal to the recently-approved Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan (GRASP) on the basis that the appeal was filed late.

Following a Saturday night that far exceeded the expectations of organizers of the first fundraiser for the future Cochrane women’s shelter, Big Hill Haven, co-founder and chair Margaret Van Tighem was left with few words to express the generosity of

One of Canada’s most familiar faces for justice will speak at a Cochrane dinner this week to raise funds for children of inmates to receive Christmas presents from their incarcerated parents.

Springbank (Div. 2) will have a new representative to champion their causes and steer the course for the next four years in the tightest race of all the nine Rocky View County divisions. Kim McKylor edged out Coun.