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The Cochrane Eagle is asking candidates an issue-based question each week leading up to the election that they will answer in their own words.

Restoring the faith. Mayor Ivan Brooker is juggling his mayoral duties with pounding the pavement and connecting with Cochranites in his quest for re-election.

TransCanada is taking its proposed West Path Delivery Project to the public, seeking feedback to inform an application for the pipeline project.

The Cochrane Eagle is asking candidates an issue-based question each week leading up to the election that they will answer in their own words.

Embracing the movement. “I felt alone in my voice and it’s all of a sudden grown to this movement,” said mayoral candidate Jeff Genung.

With the municipal election looming, Cochrane business owners have their ears perked as to what candidates have to say and, more importantly, what they are pledging to do.

I have completed a survey on Facebook and the results are surprising! Our town needs a women’s shelter, a community hub or centre, and more facilities for our seniors.

River Heights The green light has been given to begin building commercial/light industrial in the community of River Heights on the south side of the river. A total of 1.

What are your priorities for improving social or community services? Being fiscally responsible and keeping taxes low while maintaining appropriate levels of services is critical to the success of town council.

What are your priorities for improving social or community services? After canvassing residents in thousands of homes the priorities are: Public engagement between residents and council; to always hear the needs of the community, what is working and