Local News

Residents north of Cochrane living in the Lochend area can expect to see less drilling activity in 2015 and into the future compared to years past, according to the Lochend Industry Producers Group (LIPG).

Being invited to speak at someone’s wedding is definitely a big honour, but writing that perfect speech can also be a bit of a challenge.

The Alberta Court of Appeal upheld the sentence handed down to Ryan Gibson, a Calgary man responsible for killing 17-year-old Cochrane youth, Brandon Thomas, on Dec. 6, 2012. Gibson pleaded guilty in 2014 to driving over .

While the Cochrane RancheHouse remains a popular wedding venue for sweethearts tying the knot in the foothills community, there are a number of other picturesque romantic spots that remain at the top of the wish list.

The Bragg Creek Ducks Unlimited committee has raised $550,332 over the last 20 years, and they hope people will open their wallets once again to support their wetland conservation efforts.

Scott Wagner has been confirmed as the candidate for the Banff-Cochrane riding for the Wildrose Party, as of Jan. 23.

Bats and basins are the big topics this year at the annual Living in the Natural Environment forum presented by the Municipal District of Bighorn, Bow River Basin Council and a number of other sponsors. The event will take place Feb. 6 from 5 – 9 p.

The Bow Valley Rugby Club is introducing a creative way of generating sponsorship for the club’s 2015 season. The new campaign will see one company become the ‘presenting sponsor’ of the Bow Valley Grizzlies for $500.

The Cochrane Tourism Association (CTA) held its annual open house Jan. 21 at the Cochrane Days Inn & Suites to show members, curious newcomers and community leaders everything the non-profit group does to promote the town as a tourist destination.

Organizers of the newly-formed 'Concerned Citizens of Bottrel/Water Valley' group were with high hopes that around 30 people would attend their first of what is likely to be many community gatherings at Dartique Hall Jan. 27.