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Bus safety front and centre as new school year begins

Bus safety front and centre as new school year begins

As summer winds down, bus drivers are gearing up for another busy season – reminding motorists to be careful as they carry Cochrane’s most precious cargo to and from school.
Bus fees approved at $280 per student

Bus fees approved at $280 per student

Rocky View Schools has approved a $280 bus fee for students who live less than 2.4 kilometres from their school.
Cochranite part of plan to promote better land access, management

Cochranite part of plan to promote better land access, management

Cochrane resident Eric Gerstenbuhler and his team have developed a new app that makes it easier and safer to access privately-owned land for recreational purposes.
Slow growth, improve quality of life for Cochranites says council hopeful Reed

Slow growth, improve quality of life for Cochranites says council hopeful Reed

The decision to run for town council has been a year in the making for Alex Reed. With the support of his wife, Sydney, the chair of the Cochrane Planning Commission (CPC) is launching his campaign this week.
Cochranites to celebrate Trans Canada Trail with the rest of the country this weekend

Cochranites to celebrate Trans Canada Trail with the rest of the country this weekend

Cochranites can go off the beaten track this weekend – along with the rest of the country – for a national celebration to honour the Trans Canada Trail.
In the courts – Former ringette presidents on trial; Morley man sentenced for murder

In the courts – Former ringette presidents on trial; Morley man sentenced for murder

Former Cochrane Ringette volunteer president on trial The trial of Shelley Davidson, 40, began this week in a Calgary courtroom, where the Cochranite is on trial for allegedly bilking her former employer Silverado Oilfield Ventures out of more than a
Springbank Dam won't hold back community anger

Springbank Dam won't hold back community anger

As information sessions on the preferred flood mitigation option for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (Springbank Dam) wrap up, Springbank area residents are left with the impression the province has its mind made up.
Expanding childcare options

Expanding childcare options

Parents readying themselves for the fall season are often faced with the difficult decision of how to handle childcare.
Community in brief – Alliance Church reopening; Show your Ride for Brandon

Community in brief – Alliance Church reopening; Show your Ride for Brandon

Alliance Church Grand Re-Opening After months of construction and more than $4 million in renovations, Cochrane Alliance Church is ready to opens its doors to the community.
Rocky View Schools taking multi-pronged approach to healthy teen relationships to help curb pregnancy and STI rates

Rocky View Schools taking multi-pronged approach to healthy teen relationships to help curb pregnancy and STI rates

Understanding more about teens' computer-based courtships and training educators to recognize negative behaviours are just two ways Rocky View Schools (RVS)is digging into the complex issue of sexual health to try to decrease pregnancy and infection
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