Local News

The Cochrane Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Group (CSRSG) is just $5,000 short of its fundraising goal for the two Syrian families that arrived from the war-torn Middle Eastern country earlier this year.

This year, Cochrane’s Historical Ranche Site is celebrating its 135th birthday. As the community continues to rapidly grow, some residents may be unaware of the Ranche’s history and why it is an important part of the town.

Camp Jean Nelson at Camp Kindle outside of Water Valley has opened its doors to hundreds of children for a special summer camp this week.

The Cochrane Fun Van is hosting the Cochrane Family Fun Run on Aug. 13. Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Cochrane Historic Ranche Site, families can participate in a three-kilometre or five kilometre run or walk.

Kiara McQuaker and Cam MacDonald might become the first homeowners in Cochrane to keep bees in their yard. McQuaker and MacDonald became intrigued by the idea thanks to a chance encounter at the Calgary Stampede.

Residents in the Rocky View County area have reported a number of break and enters last week.

The Cochrane area has a new VIP – very important pig that is. Emmy, a one-year-old Juliana pig, recently made the move from Calgary to an acreage west of Cochrane owned by Jay Eyma.

The annual Foothills Ride to Horizon hits the roads this weekend. The ride is open to 50 riders who want to help raise funds to support Easter Seals Camp Horizon.

Councillor Morgan Nagel wants to fix Cochrane’s traffic problems before allowing more residential development. “If we don’t get the traffic issue sorted out, we will be in trouble,” Nagel said.

A Cochrane resident is asking the public to help her seek treatment for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).