Local News

Some residents along Sibbald Street have reached out to the Eagle to express their concerns over the construction that has seen Sibbald and Pope Street ripped up since the East End improvement project began July 7.

Cochrane could have the blossoming of a community orchard in its future, according to a group of citizens hoping to move the idea forward. On Sept. 18, a followup to the FoodX event was held at Mitford Park.

The Redwood Meadows Firefighters Association (RMFA) will be celebrating 10 years of community involvement at their Firefighters Ball. The ball is put on every two years and will be held at the Bragg Creek Community Centre Oct. 4.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Calgary and Area is looking for mentors in Cochrane, with the greatest need in the male department.

The Town of Cochrane will be hosting a public conversation Oct. 20 to share ‘draft policy recommendations and gather further feedback’ on the Renewable Energy Framework (REF) policy the town has been working on over the last year.

Some residents in the East End of Cochrane have contacted the Eagle expressing concerns over the proposed build of a 51-unit two-story building at 308 and 312 First Street East.

The Cochrane Society for Housing Options (CSHO) is looking for members to join their board and to connect Cochranites with basic needs.

Two Cochrane schools are going to be greatly improving their physical literacy over the school year.

One avid local hunter has spent years advocating for man’s best friend to join their big-game hunting masters in action and despite a lack of government response and follow-through, T.J. Schwanky said he is not quitting.

Nine students from Bow Valley High School will be sharpening their leadership skills at the annual Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) happening this year in Kelowna, B.C. The conference runs from Sept.