Cochrane News

Letter: Cost of 4th Ave. enhancement project is excessive

Dear editor, When I read about the deliberations from Town council regarding the 4th Ave. wall and sign project, I was intereste. When I heard about the cost, I was shocked.

Oct 30, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees briefs

Rocky View Schools Strategic Plan coming into focus The Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees was given an opportunity to look over the public feedback the public school division received from students, parents/guardians, staff and the community

Oct 29, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Kissel elected by peers as Rocky View County's new mayor

Rocky View County (RVC) has a new mayor and deputy mayor. Division 3 Coun. Crystal Kissel was elected mayor after RVC council’s annual organizational meeting on Oct. 25 and Division 6 Coun. Sunny Samra was elected deputy mayor.

Oct 29, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: Wisdom of first snow

Last weekend's snow embraced the branches and fall’s lingering golden foliage like an elegant white stole.

Oct 29, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP hope to identify Sunset Ridge vehicle prowler

The suspect is described as having a medium complexion, medium build, and short dark hair. He was wearing a shiny black puffy jacket, black pants, and black footwear.

Oct 28, 2022 3:54 PM Read more >

Cochrane Legion rolls out annual poppy campaign

“When I go around town and I see everyone wearing it, [it] just makes me so proud of our community and Cochrane,” Mazurik said.

Oct 28, 2022 3:11 PM Read more >

Cochrane Rotary Club Youth Exchange student program returns after three-year hiatus

The Cochrane Rotary Club has announced the return of their Youth Long-term exchange program, offering students in Cochrane the opportunity to learn internationally. The program took a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Oct 28, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Bragg Creek theatre company to host coming-of-age musical production

Cast member Melanie Baux said when searching for a script for their fall production, Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre’s all-female creative team was looking for a show that would highlight their experiences as women.

Oct 28, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Bragg Creek-area MLA appointed Parliamentary Secretary of Tourism

In her new role, Rosin said her priority will be the “growth and vitality of the tourism industry all across Alberta,” noting the tourism secretary role includes collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry, Parks and Tourism.

Oct 28, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation educates visitors on invasive plant species

The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation sponsored an information talk Oct. 25, where attendees learned about some of the region’s invasive plants. Invasive species are plants, usually introduced from somewhere else, that cause more harm than benefit.

Oct 27, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >