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What has been dubbed as the most contentious election in the history of the United States culminated Tuesday night with the massive upset victory of Republican Donald Trump.

Have you ever wondered how we can help our feathered friends? Cochrane Ideas is hosting a workshop this Friday at the King Solomon Lodge inviting field naturalist Gus Yaki and David Archer, from Cochrane, to offer insights for those concerned about d

Judge and jury will try the second-degree murder case of a Morley man who was stabbed 20 times. On Nov. 1, Tylen Tray Poucette, 20, also from Morley, elected to have his case go before a judge and jury.

Concerned Rocky View County residents have launched a grassroots movement, Rocky View Forward, seeking to hold the county more accountable to the concerns of its constituents. With the launch of its website rockyviewforward.

Hamlet residents are banding together for long-time Bragg Creeker after a single-vehicle collision hospitalized a community artist and his dog. The rollover that occurred on Oct.

A Cochrane artist put her talent to work to help the Cochrane Fire fighters raise money to aid veterans in need. MJ Stead is auctioning her 16x20 acrylic canvas called Remembering to help stock shelves at the Calgary Veteran’s Food bank.

A review of Cochrane’s accessory (rental) suites bylaw might pave the way for more rental unit options in the community. The town held an open house Nov. 3 to discuss the current bylaw and give the public a glimpse of the proposed amendments.

The Bragg Creek Community Association is asking the public to help fund the $100,000 initiative to help build a better community hub while also putting money back into the capital account.

Lions, bears and clubhouse renovations, oh my. The Bearspaw Lions Club recently received some help from the Alberta Government to renovate its clubhouse.

All I want for Christmas is the necessities? The annual Stuff the Stocking Toy Drive hosted at Ghost Station will be shifting its focus from asking for donations of children’s toys to asking the public to help with wish lists from young adults and el