Community Connections

“Obviously our dancers and our instructors, our admin team, but also our parents and our families have really jumped in,” she said. “It really does take a village to put on a production like this.”

Stoney Nakoda Tipi Holder Duane Mark is shown riding in the foreground of the Stampede parade in the winning poster.

Although the Norris family homesteaded and farmed in the Glendale District, they had a notable impact on Glenbow. They also made a significant contribution to Canada’s armed forces.

Nov. 7 is “Alberta Book Day” and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is hoping Albertans appreciate their local book publishing industry and authors.

Cochrane Emergency Training Services (CETS) is looking for sponsors for their free monthly child and infant CPR workshops. November is CPR Month in Canada.

Janice Jo Lee is bringing her eclectic mix of spoken word and music to Found Books Nov. 9

It’s great exercise for core, arms and legs with tons of fresh air, lots of Vitamin D, and it makes you feel good all over, while providing an essential service to those Cochranites who otherwise could feel stranded.

The Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation is holding its annual fundraiser auction/dinner on Oct. 28, and although tickets are sold out, there’s still a good opportunity to take part and bid on their unique offerings via the online auction.

To help welcome and introduce newcomers from around the world to the community, the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) plans to host their 8th annual “Leaves Abound from All Around” celebration on Oct. 18.