Local News

Tonight marks the third summer Thursday night market in historic downtown.

Cochrane and area residents had the opportunity to provide input for the government’s review on its current defence policy last week, Approximately 16 residents attended an open round table discussion hosted by Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards at the

Springbank’s John Samulak has done a lot in his life, from driving wagons in the Calgary Stampede to surviving quadruple bypass heart surgery a couple of years ago.

Second degree murder charges have been laid against 20-year-old Tylen Tray Poucette from Stoney Nakoda First Nation, in connection with the death of 21-year-old Kori Wesley, also from Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

As the Sept. 12 registration deadline for the annual Outhouse Races approaches, Heavenly Outhouse owner and event organizer Karrie Peace is encouraging new entrants and creative designs this year.

Cochrane RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found near the Chiniki Rodeo Grounds yesterday. The police responded to a complaint of body found on Aug. 7 at 3:18 p.m.

Bill Popplewell was named Community Builder of the Year at the Cochrane Community Awards because of his “passion and enthusiasm.” “I was shocked and surprised to receive the award,” Popplewell said.

Cochrane residents are being encouraged to participate in the Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count.

Food trucks in Cochrane have been kicked off the streets, public streets that is.

The first No Greater Love festival will be hosted on Stoney Nakoda First Nation grounds this weekend.