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Spring is just a few days away, and the McCafe Coffee Break is dreaming of BBQ season!

Today, CochraneNow's Eric and Lauren headed into The Butchery Block to surprise the staff with with freshly baked cookies and McCafé coffee!

The team got nominated here:

“It’s a community staple run by some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet!”

“They are always down to answer my hundreds of questions and all their stuff is local which I love.”

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A year-end report on development indicates Cochrane is growing faster than anticipated and the idea of preparing to annex additional land was raised by town councillor Alex Reed.

According to a census completed in May, Cochrane grew by 2,082 people, or 5.6 per cent, and development has remained elevated over the last two years compared to the last decade. The census pegged the population at 37,011, and with more homes constructed has grown further.

Meet Matterhorn, the highlight of Adorable Adoptables this week!

"Matterhorn is five and a half months old, and he has a heart as big as the mountain he's named after," says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Humane Society.

"He is a playful pup, full of lots of energy and curiosity and love," Roy says. "He's ready for fun and cuddles and new experiences."

A Wildfire Preparedness Workshop is set to take place on Saturday, March 22nd, at the Bragg Creek Community Centre.

Running from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the event will bring together local experts, special guests, organizations, and community members to discuss wildfire preparedness and safety.

The first nomination is in for Rocky View County's (RVC) next council members.

Beverly Copithorne has officially submitted her papers to run for Division Two Councillor, representing the area south of Cochrane.

In RVC, council members are elected by division, with voters casting ballots in their respective areas. The county consists of seven divisions.

County residents interested in running have until Sept. 22 at noon to submit their nomination papers. 

The municipal election will go ahead on Oct. 20. 

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Cochrane Christian Academy (CCA) is rallying behind a unique and heartfelt fundraiser called Beauty & The Beards, spearheaded by Child Development Advisor Joy Lonsdale-Calkins.

The event, which will raise funds for Camp Kindle and the Kids Cancer Care network, has captivated the school community. Camp Kindle provides children with cancer, and their families, opportunities to attend camp, offering them a break from the challenges of treatment and diagnosis.

It's never really spring in Cochrane until TC & Company hit the stage at the Lions Spring Barn Dance.

Tickets are now available for the Mar. 29 barn dance that is anticipated Cochrane night out for adults.

Lions president Chris Connon says TC and his gang are back by popular demand and never fail to please the crowd and keep them kicking up their heels.

The Cochrane Water Ninjas delivered an exceptional performance at the Max Bell Lifesaving Sport Competition in Lethbridge, Mar. 8 - 9, achieving remarkable personal bests and setting multiple records.

The team, consisting of 51 dedicated swimmers, demonstrated outstanding skill and determination, with athletes surpassing their previous bests by fractions of a second to over 20 seconds.

Adding to their success, the Water Ninjas claimed an impressive nine out of 10 provincial records in the older age group category.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as China and Russia.

Carney also pledged $253 million in new funding for Indigenous reconciliation initiatives in the North.

They include $94 million to upgrade power plants in Nunavut and $20 million for a hydroelectricity project to help move northerners off diesel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive bilateral conversations about trade and security.

"We've called out those comments. They're disrespectful, they're not helpful, and they need to stop," Carney said in response to a question regarding Trump's repeated remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state. 

"They will have to stop before we sit down and have a conversation about our broader partnership with the United States."