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While the Cochrane Emergency and Womens’ Shelter is still awaiting a needs assessment to move forward, proponents are gearing up for a public awareness campaign to be rolling out next week.

Kim Thomas understands all too well that nothing will fill the void left from losing her son, Brandon, to the acts of a drunk driver nearly five years ago, but some solace may be gained through charitable endeavours in his name.

Dwayne LaMontagne and Kathy Ogden have spent a lot of time in the gutter over the last few days ... and the things they found down there have surprised even a couple of veteran keglers like themselves.

The Iyahrhe Nakoda Food Bank staff members are excited to offer more balanced and nutritious food hampers with the installation of its new cold frame earlier this year.

Cochrane RCMP say at this point they cannot say definitely if a report of a booby-trapped mountain bike trail near Bragg Creek is a legitimate complaint.

Historic Downtown has a new shop that will add to the flavour of the old-west-themed district and hopefully attract more tourists to the region.

Council was not prepared to give the carte blanche cluck on a hen pilot, but did unanimously concede to direct administration to re-draft a pilot project to be voted on at a later date – and likely by a new council.

In honour of Bragg Creek Days’ 50th anniversary, which coincides with the country’s 150 birthday, this year’s festival will be a mix of heritage and contemporary activities.

Alberta Labour Minister Christina Gray spent the day touring Cochrane Wednesday to see how the NDP’s revival of the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) was working in the community.

Pool Opening Administration is hopeful that the Jayman Built Aquatic Centre and adjacent outdoor spray park will be open to the public the week of July 24. Suzanne Gaida, deputy CAO, presented an update on the project to town council on Monday night.