Local News

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS) is hosting one of the shelter’s biggest fundraisers this weekend, Mutt Strut at Mitford Park. On June 4, registration for the mutt strut opens at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

Elementary students – 660 strong – got down and dirty for the annual Branches and Banks event on May 27.

Nanboothy Memorial Library will be holding Beyond Words on June 4 and 5. Located at 405 Railway Street West, stop by to see the many used books for sale during regular library hours. Funds raised will go towards the library.

The Town of Cochrane celebrated its volunteers in an intimate and emotional ceremony at the Cochrane Ranche House Sunday.

The Raise the Barn equestrian clinic and fundraiser raised about $3,000 from May 20 to May 22. Organized by Fort McMurray resident Christina Lush, the clinic was originally set to happen in Fort McMurray until the city came under siege by wildfire.

A group of bikers, including the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, rode through town last weekend with a heavy police presence following.

Banff-Cochrane MLA Cam Westhead wants the government to strengthen water protection in his riding.

A contractor has hired SynCon Management Ltd to begin reconstruction of the Bragg Creek Community Centre.

The last of the convicted murderers in the Ryan Lane trial filed an appeal to overturn his murder conviction.

Springbank Community High School’s principal, Pam Davidson, is the new acting director for 21st Century Learning with Rocky View Schools.