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Newly declared candidate Bella Fallis is hitting the pavement running with a goal of knocking on 9,000 doors as she vies for a seat on town council. Fallis’ campaign is centered on the three C’s – community, caring and commitment.

People from around the world are cozying up to Cochranites in their bedrooms, basements – and even backyards – as intrepid townspeople take off with their burgeoning Airbnb businesses.

Yesterday, Conservative MP Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie) recognized nine individuals and one family from the Cochrane area for their community leadership and contributions, in commemoration of Canada's 150th anniversary.

While some of her friends are wrapping up lazy summer days, 16-year-old Grace Lawton is finishing up a cross-country tour with a dozen other teens on a mission of global peace.

Dozens of vehicles revved their engines loud and proud for 21 seconds on Sunday – to honour the age Cochrane teenager Brandon Thomas would have been had he not been killed by a drunk driver nearly five years ago.

Mayor Ivan Brooker believes he has represented Cochrane well which is why he is seeking re-election for a second term as chief representative of the town and is enthusiastic about continued public service in a community he has helped to foster growth

There are scant few reasons a teenager would be willing to be called Panini Queen.

Miles Chester has officially entered the race for a seat on town council, confident that his experience as a former town councillor from 2007 to 2010 and his 21 years as a resident will strike a chord with voters.

Coun. Tara McFadden is launching her campaign this week, seeking re-election for a fourth term on town council.

The addition of a new youth outreach worker at Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area will create a stronger safety net for youth, say those who work closest with the town’s young people.