Local News

Social media channels are abuzz with news that Too Cool Beans is counting down the weeks until Cochrane welcomes its premier indoor playground for kids.

A grassroots movement pushing the NDP government to call for a referendum for a proposed provincial carbon tax will culminate in the Alberta Wide Rally this weekend. The peaceful protest takes place at 12 locations across Alberta Nov.

Cochrane area ranches are not included in the list of those quarantined as a result of last week’s bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, according to Alberta Agriculture.

Changes to the Local Authorities Elections Act will come into effect for the 2017 municipal election with respect to campaign donations.

Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 9 Morley Community School – 9 a.m. located off of Morley Road. For more information call the school at 403-881-2755 St. Timothy Junior/Senior High School – 10:30 a.m. located at 501 Sunset Dr.

Nearly 10 months after a flood damaged the Bragg Creek Community Centre, the doors officially re-opened this week. “It feels good,” said Luanne Murphy, facility director of the Bragg Creek Community Centre.

Cochrane students left WE Day feeling “inspired” and “empowered.

Cochrane RCMP responded to a rollover on Oct. 30 at approximately 4 a.m. where two out of four passengers were ejected from the vehicle.

A developer says town council’s decision to increase space between future home construction might mean additional costs for Cochrane homebuyers.

The snow will fly soon and so starts the Snow Helper program.