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Ready for the first frost of the year - its happening this week

Given the price of beef at the butchers these days (prime rib – maybe at Christmas?), the folks involved in keeping ranching traditions alive think they have a pretty enticing offer for their annual fundraiser.

Recent layoffs of caseworkers in the provinces Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program will likely affect hundreds of families and add to what advocates say is an “exceedingly long” waitlist to access supports.

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Jack’s intention in founding the Cochrane Eagle to provide an eagle’s eye perspective on news and views in and around Cochrane.

Sounds from the annual Cochrane Legion Show echoed around town from the blasting cannons and roaring bomber engines that were showcased on Sept. 14.

Substantial investments from the province are needed to prevent the deterioration of thousands of Alberta’s bridges, according to a report from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

Cochrane's Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.15 Men of Vision hosted a flag raising ceremony at the Station on Cochrane Crossing, on Sept. 13, ahead of National Legion Week.

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.