Local News

Famed marathoner Martin Parnell helped give a young woman the freedom to run earlier this month in one of the most women-oppressed countries in the world. “(Running) is an opportunity to express themselves.

Council gave the green light for administration to further explore the current Big Hill Leisure Pool site for a future community cultural hub (arts centre).

Paul Hughes, founder of urban farm Grow Calgary, is looking at his fifth season of food production - and his first year of 365 day growing potential. Grow Calgary harvests fresh food for those who can't afford it.

Nakayo Poucette has been located and is safe. Cochrane RCMP were requesting assistance from the public to find a missing 16-year-old from Morley. Nakayo Faith Poucette, 16, from Stoney Nakoda First Nation was last in Morley on Nov.

It is not often people celebrate Christmas in November, but with an upcoming trip to India to receive stem cell treatment, Shelly Irmen had two Christmases with her two children last week.

RCMP members are requesting assistance with a shooting in Bragg Creek earlier this week. On Sunday, Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle being shot at approximately 11:40 a.m. west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66.

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre employees were “Proud to Wear Pink” on Oct. 27 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A total of 134 employees participated in the fundraiser (not all were available for the picture).

Bragg Creek artisans are hosting their 39th annual sale this weekend. Organizers are inviting guests to come and check out unique crafts, decorations, gifts, and original artwork by local and surrounding area artisans.

A Cochrane coffee shop will be hosting a charity event this weekend with skunks and coffee.

Cochrane and Area Victim Services (CAVS) is asking the town to double its contribution to the organization this year due to a significant increase in demand.