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Fish and Wildlife search for those who discarded dead moose

Fish and Wildlife search for those who discarded dead moose

Cochrane Fish and Wildlife officers are seeking public assistance in the apprehension of those responsible for shooting and leaving a young bull moose near Cochrane.
Last chance to nominate a community leader

Last chance to nominate a community leader

The deadline is looming to nominate for the Cochrane Community Awards, so get those entries in.
Elizabeth Barrett seeks funds for enhancement projects

Elizabeth Barrett seeks funds for enhancement projects

As the Elizabeth Barrett School Fundraising Association gears up for their seventh annual ‘Spring Fling Dance’ and fundraising event that takes place at the school April 24, organizers are still looking to the local business community for donations b
Restaurant chain donates to Activettes Food Bank

Restaurant chain donates to Activettes Food Bank

Gather your non-perishable foods and head down to Cochrane’s Original Joe’s April 12, as the restaurant chain is hosting its first ever food drive in support of local food banks within the community.
Cochrane filmmaker aims to keep things local

Cochrane filmmaker aims to keep things local

A handful of Cochrane locations were recently the backdrop for several sketches for a new comedy co-created by Cochranite Christopher Markowsky and Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi.
Get out the camping gear

Get out the camping gear

With the weather getting warmer, you might be dragging your camping gear out of the garage.
Annual Tea event to focus on local producers

Annual Tea event to focus on local producers

It’s probably a safe bet that the majority of Cochranites don’t know the people who grow and raise the food we eat. Mireille Hamel is hoping to change that.
AWNA award nominations

AWNA award nominations

Direct Ene­rgy has teamed up with the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) again this year for the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award (VCOY), which gives recognition to dedicated individuals whose time and contributions enhance community liv
RVS approves 2016 to 2019 capital plan

RVS approves 2016 to 2019 capital plan

Rocky View Schools (RVS) board of trustees approved the 2016 to 2019 capital plan at a special meeting March 30, prioritizing strategies for capital projects in the division.
Construction on new pool/curling centre begins

Construction on new pool/curling centre begins

Construction finally began on the estimated $45 million aquatic/curling centre March 26, with Cochrane Mayor Ivan Brooker issuing a fundraising challenge for residents to raise another $100,000 by April 30.
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