Local News

The elusive work-life balance: everyone has heard about it, but it can be a hard concept to capture. But, while balancing one’s home life with one’s work life can be difficult, it’s well worth the effort.

The man accused of killing former Cochrane Eagle columnist Billy Powers and his wife Donna Lee Powers will be in court this fall when the results of a psychiatric assessment will be revealed.

Following an open house March 4, the Cochrane Golf Club is awaiting final approval from the Town of Cochrane before construction can begin on its proposed 18-hole miniature golf course.

Teenagers will storm the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) for an event geared towards breaking down the barriers between youth and community leaders.

Forget about Ariel and Flounder, the performing arts students at Bow Valley High School are preparing to bring the original tale of The Little Mermaid to life.

Town councillors met at the Cochrane RancheHouse March 1 to discuss the town’s 10-Year Financial Strategy. No changes were made with respect to the capital projects summary in the strategy.

Candles. Stationary. Art projects. Health and wellness products. The list is endless for home-based business opportunities out there for any self-starters or the creative-minded.

Dig out those primary-coloured building blocks and stir up your best creative ideas; entries have opened for the third annual Cochrane Lego Competition. Deadline to enter the building contest is March 13.

As the debate continues surrounding the government-appointed wild horse cull in Alberta, one veterinarian has been researching a more sustainable solution to manage the free-ranging horse population: a safe method of contraception. Dr.

Enveloped in the humanity of his own songs, Old Man (Chris) Luedecke continues to ride the wave that has earned him two Junos and a place of his own in the Canadian roots scene.