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Budget debate starts with tough love, contrition and a bit of dark humour

Budget debate starts with tough love, contrition and a bit of dark humour

Some tough love and some contrition were equally on display in Town of Cochrane council chambers as deliberations on the draft 2024 – 2026 Budget got underway in earnest this week.
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Water, wildfire shape up as main 2024 issues for Alberta municipalities

Water, wildfire shape up as main 2024 issues for Alberta municipalities

Concern grows with warm, dry winter expected
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ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre to celebrate 75 years of silence

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre to celebrate 75 years of silence

At the Mount St. Francis Retreat House just outside Cochrane, silence is golden.
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Cochrane Blanket Drive returns to support animals in need

Cochrane Blanket Drive returns to support animals in need

“Winter is coming and we believe that no animal should be outside in the winter,” Husmann said. “The Humane Society and Garcia Rescue are doing so much for animal to provide shelter, medication, food, love, and everything else.”
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Are you driving one of Canada's most stolen vehicles?

Are you driving one of Canada's most stolen vehicles?

Car theft in Canada has reached historic highs
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Libraries should be treated as "critical infrastructure" in rural communities, advocates say

Libraries should be treated as "critical infrastructure" in rural communities, advocates say

Libraries can be the heart of rural communities. They are a social gathering space and connecting link to services and programming, along with being a place to get the novel you need for book club.
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Driving Highway 2 today? Expect delays near Innisfail

Driving Highway 2 today? Expect delays near Innisfail

Crews are undertaking guard rail repair on Highway 2 near the junction of Highway 54 Nov. 15
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Town of Cochrane proclaims Metis Week and Louis Riel Day.

Town of Cochrane proclaims Metis Week and Louis Riel Day.

Cochrane Town Council has proclaimed that November 12 to 18 will be recognized annually as Métis Week in Cochrane. This year it will include Louis Riel Day on November 16th.
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ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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