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Founder of Cochrane Ecological Institute nominated for international award

Founder of Cochrane Ecological Institute nominated for international award

Although not formally educated in conservation, Smeeton’s love of animals and her expertise in rehabilitating them comes from decades of hands-on experience with all kinds of experts from around the world.
UPDATE: Occupants in two-vehicle collision near Cochrane transported to hospital

UPDATE: Occupants in two-vehicle collision near Cochrane transported to hospital

Cochrane RCMP's press release indicated officers responded to 15 collisions between 4 and 9 p.m. yesterday, ranging from single-vehicle rollovers to multi-vehicle pile-ups.
Cochrane RCMP on scene of major vehicle collision

Cochrane RCMP on scene of major vehicle collision

"Multiple collisions are being reported in the Cochrane area due to changes to weather and surface road conditions," the release stated.
GALLERY: Cochranites flock to Main Street to celebrate Halloween

GALLERY: Cochranites flock to Main Street to celebrate Halloween

Cochrane residents had myriad options to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31, including downtown trick-or-treating, costume parties, haunted houses, and more.
Council's tabling decision leads to backlash from Cochrane Rotary Club, Indigenous community members

Council's tabling decision leads to backlash from Cochrane Rotary Club, Indigenous community members

“It’s very disappointing to hear comments that perhaps are uneducated in the full history of Indigenous people in the community,” Engdahl said. “And I know it might be hard for Indigenous people to hear those comments.”
Morley Community School principal recipient of Platinum Jubilee Medal

Morley Community School principal recipient of Platinum Jubilee Medal

“Since becoming an educator, I’ve always had this image of little Indigenous kids getting off the school bus, coming into school with love, hope and excitement. I try to make them feel welcome because it is their school and the community has entrusted all of us with serving their students,” said Horvath.
Bow Valley Bobcats reflect on 2022 high-school football season

Bow Valley Bobcats reflect on 2022 high-school football season

The 2022 high-school football season has come to a close for the Bow Valley Bobcats, following an 18-13 defeat to the Springbank Phoenix in the Rocky View Sports Association's (RVSA) consolation playoff bracket on Oct. 21.
Town of Cochrane considers western heritage guidelines for buildings

Town of Cochrane considers western heritage guidelines for buildings

The expression of Cochrane’s western heritage in new buildings, additions, or renovations to existing buildings and landscaping and artwork along transportation corridors will soon be entrenched in newly defined guidelines aimed at reducing confusion for developers and town administrators.
Cobras surrender RVSA banner to George McDougall Mustangs

Cobras surrender RVSA banner to George McDougall Mustangs

The Cobras football team's six-season banner-winning streak in the RVSA is officially over, after the George McDougall Mustangs claimed the division title on Oct. 28.
RVC faces tough budget choices this year due to high inflation

RVC faces tough budget choices this year due to high inflation

Rocky View County (RVC) will be facing intense budget pressures driven by high inflation when the draft 2023 budget is brought before council in mid or late November.
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