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Cochrane’s annual Canadian Tire JumpStart Kids Can Catch event snagged a strong crowd on Saturday morning, with more than 165 kids casting their nets around Mitford Pond.

The Generals continue to be among Cochrane’s favourite teams.

Two Mitford students earned highest honours when they received the Principal’s Award at the school’s awards ceremony Thursday.

Fiona Gilbert came out of the gate this week with the announcement that she will seek re-election as a public school trustee for Rocky View Schools (RVS) for the 2017-21 term. “A trustee puts the public in public education.

Cochrane’s Curling Club Society received a $75,000 boost from the provincial government to help purchase equipment for its new centre last week. “I’m feeling awesome,” said Barb Gibson after accepting the cheque.

In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday and to celebrate the homesteaders and pioneers, the Bearspaw Historical Society is hosting a day of festivities on June 24.

Response by Tango Management to “Pool delayed again, users planned for June 26 opening ” The town's announcement that the Jayman Built Aquatic Centre would be delayed at least three weeks was not well-received by council on Monday night.

Like many of his high school graduating peers, Nick Patton is about to embark on a journey of post-secondary education and celebrate entrance into adulthood.

Property crime is down and serious crimes are up, according to the latest statistics from the Cochrane RCMP. “The seriousness of crimes has increased but that is not unique to Cochrane,” explained Lauren Weare, Cochrane RCMP Inspector.

The number of incumbents who will run in the fall municipal election has risen to two. Coun. Morgan Nagel will join Coun. Ross Watson on the ballot.