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Airdrie hosting Mid-Size Cities Mayors' Caucus this week

Airdrie hosting Mid-Size Cities Mayors' Caucus this week

"We represent almost 25 per cent of the population, so we need to have our voices heard," Brown said. "I’m hoping over time, rather than compete with one another for a bridge, a water line, or whatever, that we’re working to prioritize everyone’s stuff and making certain no one is short-changed at the end of the day.”
Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion hosts bake sale to honour Canadian veterans

Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion hosts bake sale to honour Canadian veterans

“It’s important to keep the Auxiliary going and have this poppy tea in remembrance of veterans,” vice-president of the The Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion No. 15 Mona Sylvestre said. “And also for the old timers in town because they like to chat with people and they usually know quite a few who attend in that group.”
Havoc hockey players ready for 'Pink in the Rink' breast cancer awareness game on Saturday

Havoc hockey players ready for 'Pink in the Rink' breast cancer awareness game on Saturday

A competitive minor hockey team in Cochrane is set to don pink jerseys in their home-opener this weekend, as part of an annual initiative dubbed 'Pink in the Rink.' On Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
Cochrane health-care advocates seek to learn from Airdrie's example in forming a health foundation.

Cochrane health-care advocates seek to learn from Airdrie's example in forming a health foundation.

It may not be a thousand-mile trip, but a group of committed Cochranites took the crucial first step this week on the long journey toward creating a new health care organization they hope will reflect the success of the Airdrie Health Foundation.
GALLERY: Inside The Station for Small Business Week in Cochrane

GALLERY: Inside The Station for Small Business Week in Cochrane

Cochrane's brand new all-in-one municipal building opened its doors on Oct. 19 for workshops and networking events for Small Business Week in Cochrane.
Cochrane sports briefs, Oct. 19

Cochrane sports briefs, Oct. 19

The Cochrane Cobras girls' soccer team will challenge for the Rocky View Sports Association (RVSA) championship on Thursday, after beating the Bert Church Chargers 7-0 in their semi-final match yesterday at Rangers Field.
Stockmen’s Back in the Saddle Again Annual Dinner and Auction will feature online bidding

Stockmen’s Back in the Saddle Again Annual Dinner and Auction will feature online bidding

The popular Stockmen’s Back in the Saddle Again Annual Dinner and Auction will feature a new twist this year.
Plane crash near Springbank Airport last April possibly influenced by inflight icing

Plane crash near Springbank Airport last April possibly influenced by inflight icing

The plane crash near Springbank Airport last April that resulted in the death of a Calgary man and life-threatening injuries to a woman passenger was possibly influenced by inflight icing, according to a report released Oct.
Bike Cochrane making progress on trails

Bike Cochrane making progress on trails

At a presentation to Cochrane Town council Oct. 17, Bike Cochrane director of operations Paul Perrault highlighted some of the accomplishments of the volunteer-only, non-profit group, not the least of which is the growth in trail development from last year.
Editorial: Smith's tall task

Editorial: Smith's tall task

Danielle Smith cleared the first hurdle this month when she won the United Conservative Party’s leadership race, but she faces a far taller one next spring.
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