Local News

The Eagle sat down with Cochrane Mayor Ivan Brooker as he reflected on the past year and discussed what he is excited to see in 2016.

Cochrane-area ranchers and farmers are keeping a wary eye on Edmonton following the passing of Bill 6 into provincial law. The contentious farm-labour law aimed at providing labour-law support for “hired hands” is still a work in progress.

With the New Year comes exciting developments for the Cochrane Health and Fitness Club. Operating at 118 1st Ave in Cochrane, the club is now a family business.

An Emmy Award winner is slated to speak at a film festival in Cochrane. Game of Thrones Emmy Award winner Paula Fairfield will speak at Film Festival and Wilderness, Wildlife and Human Interaction spring conference in Cochrane.

A private plane was forced to emergency land next to the Springbank airport on Jan. 12, after the pilot was having issues with the fuel gauge. The Cochrane RCMP got a call at approximately 2 p.m.

CrossFit has jumped into new location. The fitness movement that started three months ago in a three-car garage will now be moving to a prominent spot in Cochrane.

Resolutions; Eat healthy. Get fit. Stretch and meditate? “I think most people tend to make resolutions to get fit or lose weight and I think yoga can help with that, ” said Sarah Smeby, owner and instructor of Green Lotus Yoga in Cochrane.

Kneehill County, Mountain View County, MD of Bighorn, Cows and Fish, Foothills Forage and Grazing Association, Wheatland County, and Rocky View County will be hosting the 2016 Ladies Livestock Lessons winter workshop.

Cochranite Rob Petkau builds illuminated sabers for a living.

The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), in partnership with the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee and the Town of Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), will be offering an information session about becoming a Canadian ci