Local News

The final eve of 2016 marks the deadline for nominations to Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual fourth annual Deeds Well Done campaign.

Cochrane’s Dillon Dub é will represent Canada at the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championship.

RCMP officers are seeking assistance after an attempted theft in the Walmart parking lot. On Nov. 30, an older male suspect was seen exiting a silver Dodge Caliber and entering the Cochrane Walmart.

Grassroots group Unite the Right is bringing Jason Kenney to town next Monday for Cochranites to get some insights into the man many are hedging their bets will be the newly elected leader of the Alberta PCs this spring.

Banff-Airdrie Conservative MP Blake Richards put forward a private member’s motion last week aimed at providing better financial support to parents after the death of an infant.

The Cochrane & District Agricultural Society grounds are here to stay, for now.

Two people. 180 horses. An endeavour as ambitious as Bear Valley Rescue is reliant on not only the dedication of owners Mike and Kathy Bartley, but on the generosity of its community partners, businesses and equine-loving individuals.

Cochrane residents will get a crash course in spring curbside collection program through the town.

A Cochrane-based artist is showcasing how historical art mediums can be utilized in the 21st century.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Budget adopted A 0.83 per cent tax increase that will cost the average family $17.28 per year is the result of the 2017 town budget adopted by council Dec. 12. The increase was reduced from its original estimate of 0.