Local News

A fatal accident shut down the Trans Canada highway for five hours yesterday morning.

Cochrane High alumnus Daniel Chester is asking the public for help after a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Got too much candy on All Hallows’ Eve? The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Care program is hosting their second annual Switch Witch, asking families to donate their unwanted treats.

The town is encouraging the public to take part in the grand reopening ceremony for the ClubHouse Activity Centre Nov. 5. The family event will include a tour of the renovated facility, activities and treats at the firepit.

What began as one woman’s personal contribution to veterans in need has transformed into a community initiative.

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.