Local News

Springbank Community High School will be hosting its annual Fine Arts & Language Awards on May 26. The free event is open to the public and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

The Rotary Club of Cochrane and the Kimmett Foundation recently donated $68,000 to STARS Air Ambulance for the purchase of airborne ultrasound equipment.

Drivers need to pay more attention during their commutes in the spring and summer months. Animals are more attracted to the highways this time of year, which causes a safety hazard.

Lace up your shoes and get ready for the 17th annual Footstock Race next weekend.

The Springbank Middle School’s senior band ranked gold at MusicFest Canada. The school took 90 Grade 7 and Grade 8 students to compete in the festival in Ottawa from May 10 to 13.

Nakoda Elementary students put the finishing touches on their playground reclamation project this week.

Convicted husband and wife duo, both found guilty of first-degree murder of Ryan Lane, appealed their murder convictions last week.

A Calgary musician is promoting “Adopt, Don’t Shop” by featuring one of Cochrane’s adorable rescue pooches in an upcoming music video.

Bow Valley High School will be hosting its annual Black and White Night on May 31. “We have several different groups that are going to be performing – these are very strong, award-winning groups,” said Rob Billington, the school’s music teacher.

The Town of Cochrane has increased its offsite levy fees by 23 to 26 per cent. Council approved the increase at the regular meeting on May 24.