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Parole Board does not grant Tschetter full parole

Parole Board does not grant Tschetter full parole

The Parole Board of Canada was split on whether to grant full parole to Cochrane cement truck driver Daniel Tschetter, who was convicted of killing five people in a 2007 collision in Calgary.
Jumpstart Day fundraiser aims to get more kids into game

Jumpstart Day fundraiser aims to get more kids into game

With the vision of helping all children gain access to sport and recreation, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Day is returning to Cochrane. The local store will play host to the annual fundraising event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25.
Cave and Basin spiritually returns to First Nations' roots

Cave and Basin spiritually returns to First Nations' roots

A small gathering of members of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation came together May 10 at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff.
Camp Horizon struggles with funding shortfall

Camp Horizon struggles with funding shortfall

A Bragg Creek camp is relying solely on donations this season after $30,000 in expected government funding fell through.
Final draft of Growth Management Strategy adopted by council

Final draft of Growth Management Strategy adopted by council

The final version of Cochrane’s Growth Management Strategy was carried unanimously during the May 13 meeting of town council at the Cochrane RancheHouse.
Humane Society team takes up marathon's Charity Challenge

Humane Society team takes up marathon's Charity Challenge

For Tracy Donst, representing the Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) in the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon’s Charity Challenge was an easy decision.
RVS superintendent named new deputy minister of education

RVS superintendent named new deputy minister of education

Leaving a job you love is never an easy thing to do, unless it’s on your own terms.
Marijuana grow ops found during Stoney Nakoda raid

Marijuana grow ops found during Stoney Nakoda raid

Six individuals are facing drug-related charges after RCMP raided five residences and located three marijuana grow operations on Stoney Nakoda First Nation, following a month-long investigation in April.
Lawn needs massaging in both winter and summer seasons

Lawn needs massaging in both winter and summer seasons

In seeking the best possible advice we could give for lawn care, we left no blade of grass unturned. It was worth the effort.
Parent Link Centre educator recognized by province

Parent Link Centre educator recognized by province

As an early childhood educator at the Western Rocky View Parent Link Centre, Jane Donnelly spends her days running children and parenting programs, interacting with local families and scoring developmental screenings.
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