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After closing the doors at the Eagle’s Nest Stoney family centre two years ago for renovations, officials announced earlier this week the centre will be reopening in May.

Last week the federal government announced it will move forward with its highly-anticipated and contentious pledge to legalize recreational marijuana.

A Cochrane family is demonstrating how the Helping Hands Food drive brought them closer together.

Cochranites will see vibrant reds, yellows and oranges this fall, but it won’t be on the trees and shrubs it will be splattered on running enthusiasts. The Vaughn Sawchuk Foundation will be hosting the town’s first colour run on Sept.

What can parents do to keep children safe in this technology driven world? It was that question from a group of parents at Mitford School that prompted an open discussion about social media and the Internet earlier this month.

The Cochrane Cadets went on a once-in-a-lifetime trip earlier this month to stand at the site of an iconic First World War battle on its centennial anniversary.

With Canada’s quickly aging population, the Cochrane Seniors Advisory board is inviting seniors and concerned residents to start a discussion about end-of-life care in the community.

It’s a mixed bag for which council incumbents will be vying for re-election in the 2017 municipal election. Coun. Ross Watson will be running again. Couns. Mary Lou Eckmeier, Gaynor Levisky and Jeff Toews will not. Mayor Ivan Brooker, Coun.

Cochranite Dan Cunin broke the ice this week as the first potential candidate to throw his name in the ring for town council, filing his paperwork at the RancheHouse Tuesday morning. Nomination day is Sept. 18 for the Oct. 16 municipal election.

After nearly dying of cancer at infancy, Carie Stock has dedicated her life to supporting others suffering from the disease.