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Mayor Jeff Genung says the leak of confidential information accused of originating from council incamera sessions is a very troubling matter.

But without more details, he's uncertain if the information leak came from those within the closed sessions.

The information has been used for a series of attacks upon Councillor Marni Fedeyko from an encrypted email account and has lead to her appealing to the public to share any emails they receive. She's also filed a formal complaint with the RCMP.

The Cochrane Generals are coming off a tough home stand, grabbing one of four possible points over the weekend.

Tied 1-1 after one period of play on Oct. 18, the Okotoks Bisons exploded with four unanswered goals in the second, then went into a defensive shell in the third to come away with a 6-1 win.

The lone Cochrane goal was the first for rookie Henry Pahl in a Gens jersey.

The Bisons have recaptured first place with a pair of important wins against the Gens and Medicine Hat Cubs over the weekend.

Residents stepped up in a big way for the south Cochrane food drive over the weekend. 

Ten pumpkin bins were filled to the brim with food donations for the Cochrane Food Bank. 

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91.5FM CochraneNow has teamed up with Save-On-Foods Cochrane for the Great Pumpkin Weigh-In.

Leading up to Halloween, visit Save-On and check out the MASSIVE pumpkin on display left of the main entrance. 

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Two local early childhood educators have been awarded an esteemed honour by the province.

The duo has been recognized for their hard work and dedication in the field of childcare, earning the 2024 Minister's Award of Excellence in Child Development.

Chasity Hauck and Jen Horne from Peak-A-Boo Childcare Association in Cochrane won in the team category for their commitment to educating over 20 children each day.

Hauck shared that being nominated was a surprise, but winning together was an incredible feeling.

Cochrane Search and Rescue is in the market for a new truck, which means it’s 50/50 time. 

The $10,000 winner will be announced before Christmas.

President Kyle Blondeau says the money raised will go towards new uniforms, radios, and a new truck. 

"Believe it or not some of the Alberta backroads have not been so kind to our vehicle. The Yukon has just over 450,000 km's on it." 

The local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is warning Cochrane residents to not fall for a phone scam asking for money ahead of this year's Poppy Campaign. 

The Cochrane Legion, Men of Vision, Branch 15 issued a statement on social media last week reminding residents that Legion members and volunteers do not ask for money over the phone. 

Darla Gullons, poppy chair with the Cochrane Legion says unfortunately this isn't a new scam.

Mayor Jeff Genung shakes his head over the province's decision to stick by its guns to require municipal election ballots to be hand-counted.

A survey of Alberta's mid-sized cities indicates it will cost an average of $108,000 more to conduct the 2025 fall election, says Genung, who is chair of the Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors' Caucus. In Cochrane, it's estimated to increase costs by $40,000.

The federal government is expected to boost the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream as a way to encourage employers to hire more Canadian staff.