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Reconsidering electric cars in light of gasoline prices

Reconsidering electric cars in light of gasoline prices

Faced with a choice between a $100 fill-up or a $10 battery charge, for some, the math seems simple. And though it’s not that simple, it may be a little more compelling now than in years prior for Cochrane motorists to consider an electric vehicle.
St. Timothy's class of 2022 turn tassels at in-person convocation

St. Timothy's class of 2022 turn tassels at in-person convocation

The 36 students that comprise St. Timothy's class of 2022 were all smiles as they accepted their high school diplomas at their convocation earlier today
Checkstop blitz shows impaired driving numbers up over long weekend in Alberta

Checkstop blitz shows impaired driving numbers up over long weekend in Alberta

Impaired drivers are apparently still not getting the message, as evidenced by Alberta RCMP figures released after the long weekend.
Mayor Genung to talk Cochrane finances, development and growth at State of the Town

Mayor Genung to talk Cochrane finances, development and growth at State of the Town

The annual State of the Town address with Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung is set to return June 9 after a two-year absence.
Cochrane gets an official tree and declares Arbor Day

Cochrane gets an official tree and declares Arbor Day

Cochrane gets an official tree and declares first Saturday in June as Arbor Day.
Cowboys Wrestling Club athletes to square off at nationals

Cowboys Wrestling Club athletes to square off at nationals

Four athletes have also qualified to compete for Team Alberta at Wrestling Canada Lutte's 2022 Summer Games later this year
Rocky View County school bus driver retiring after 55 years

Rocky View County school bus driver retiring after 55 years

Having driven the route for 55 years, Poffenroth, said it will be tough to say goodbye to a good crew of kids he currently has along his school bus route.
Cochrane bronze artists unveil tribute to first treaty-status Indigenous NHL player

Cochrane bronze artists unveil tribute to first treaty-status Indigenous NHL player

A statue for Fred Sasakamoose, by Studio West Bronze Foundry, sits opposite a commemoration to Gordie Howe at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Sask.
Dump truck collides with car at bottom of Highway 1A hill in Cochrane

Dump truck collides with car at bottom of Highway 1A hill in Cochrane

Both drivers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to RCMP
Cochrane man invents hiking accessory to alleviate knee strain

Cochrane man invents hiking accessory to alleviate knee strain

Georges-Andre Tambay's Treksteppers - a hiking boot add-on to help reduce knee strain while descending slopes - are patented in Canada and the U.S.
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