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Shortly after two First Nation elders went public about their fears that Chief David Bearspaw Jr. has been lobbying to bypass an upcoming election and extend his term from the customary two years, there was more concern on the Stoney Nakoda reserve when two senior administrators were fired by the chief.

According to Bearspaw staff in Eden Valley, the part of the reserve that extends to the south of Calgary, Roger Watamanuk, a 22-year veteran of tribal administration, was fired along with accountant Ray Friesen. (more…)

Although the RCMP officer who broke into her house has been charged, the elderly woman involved says she is still fearful, even though over a week has passed.

Mae Iverson, 75, said she and her brother were in the basement of her home Feb. 14, at around 3:45 a.m. and  “we weren’t down there two minutes and we heard a ‘kabang.’” (more…)

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Tristan Walker & Justin Snith

For doubles luge competitors Tristan Walker and Justin Snith it was all about laying down two good runs at the Olympic Games.

It started as a dream, became a goal, and ultimately turned into reality as they placed 15th Feb. 17 at the Whistler Sliding Centre.

“Our two starts definitely weren’t what we were hoping for,” Snith recalled (more…)

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MacKenzie Greenwell

Calling it a “life- changing experience” Cochrane’s MacKenzie Greenwell said he’ll never forget the experience of dancing in the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.

“It was absolutely incredible,” he said. “I’ve never felt anything like it before.”

Greenwell, who’s been dancing at Dance Debut, since he was an infant and more recently teaching there (more…)

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Tamara Palinka

By Tamara Palinka
Special to the Eagle

It’s been almost a month now in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, but it feels more like a year.

Days run into each other, separated only by abnormal highlights. I have become completely accustomed to the rotating flux of volunteers, making new friends and greeting old ones. Our supplies have dwindled, (more…)

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The society's garden sample

Cochrane’s first community garden is expected to spring up this season.

On Feb. 22, town council got a sneak peek at plans for the garden plot at Glenbow Elementary School.

“It’s simply a spot where residents can garden in their community, and as a community,” said Cochrane Community Garden Society member Andrea Blonsky. (more…)

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Kimberly Jimmy

There’s a new manager at the helm of the Stoney Nakoda Food Bank, and already the community is seeing big changes.

Kimberly Jimmy has brought with her almost a lifetime of experience in the business where even as a very young woman she served as a volunteer.

“I worked my way up,” she said. (more…)

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Property tax assessments are out a little early this year.

The Town of Cochrane is warning citizens the new tax system set out by the province is confusing. (more…)

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Cindy Church

Raylene Rankin, Cindy Church and Susan Crowe are three of Canada’s most highly respected singer-songwriters in the music business today.

C0ming from varied musical backgrounds, but all tied to their East Coast roots, these three friends have formed a strong musical alliance.

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