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RVS transportation changes touted to save $1 million

RVS transportation changes touted to save $1 million

The Rocky View Schools (RVS) board has made its final decision on transportation changes for the upcoming school year following months of deliberation and public consultation.
Town loses dedicated volunteer and car enthusiast

Town loses dedicated volunteer and car enthusiast

Cochrane lost a dedicated leader, advocate and volunteer last week. Ken Hutchinson died at the age of 74 on April 14, following a lengthy battle with respiratory ailments and heart disease.
MLA appointed to chair endangered species committee

MLA appointed to chair endangered species committee

Minister Shannon Phillips of Alberta Environment and Parks has appointed Banff-Cochrane NDP MLA Cam Westhead as the Chair for the Endangered Species Conservation Committee (ESCC).
Now Div. 1 rugby club to present expansion plans to new town recreation committee

Now Div. 1 rugby club to present expansion plans to new town recreation committee

Council opted to defer plans to build a clubhouse and new fields to accommodate the growing Bow Valley Rugby Club on April 9.
Senate hats tipped to young shark advocate

Senate hats tipped to young shark advocate

While many 12-year-olds daydream about swimming with dolphins, Belle Levisky dares to swim with sharks.
New impaired driving laws now in effect

New impaired driving laws now in effect

As of Monday, Albertans will face harsher roadside consequences for impaired driving The Alberta Government has put its new Impaired Driving Law into effect April 9.
St. Timothy students represent Cochrane at Skills Canada competition

St. Timothy students represent Cochrane at Skills Canada competition

Two students from St. Timothy Jr. Sr. High School got to show off their shop class expertise while competing against their Calgary and area counterparts.
Redwood Meadows internet to go to plebiscite

Redwood Meadows internet to go to plebiscite

It was a tense evening at The Redwood House Tuesday night as the community gathered to discuss the inflated cost of a proposed plan to bring fibre optic network to the townsite.
Bearcat to be honoured by Cochrane

Bearcat to be honoured by Cochrane

Not bad for a potlicker from Blackie.
River Heights Plaza to open by fall

River Heights Plaza to open by fall

River Heights area residents will soon have a commercial shopping district to call their own.
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