Local News

An open house in Bragg Creek on Nov. 25 gave residents the opportunity to find out more about the flood mitigation plans for the hamlet.

Santa is visiting Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and will be available for photos at Santa’s cabin. He’s ready to meet with children and listen to all their wishes, according to organizers.

The Town of Cochrane will be removing its signage from the space formerly designated as a fire hall in Sunset after receiving a notice to vacate the premises from the new property owner.

Dubhe Coates, mother of Sarah Coates, has not given up in the search for her daughter. The red-haired, blue-eyed, 30-year-old was last seen by her mother in Calgary, in the southwest neighbourhood of Stanley Park on Aug. 2, 2012.

Trevor DeMaere is reaching for the stars – or rather, he hopes to provide music for the stars. The Cochrane local is an up-and-coming music composer breaking into the film music industry.

Morley Community School is hosting its inaugural lip-sync battle. Organizers are inviting people to jump up on stage Dec. 14 and join the school’s first ever lip sync competition.

The Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES), in partnership with the Cochrane Activettes and Canadian Tire, will be hosting their 4th annual Stuff A Bus campaign Dec. 5 outside of Canadian Tire’s new location, 55 Quarry Street East.

This party is going to the dogs… literally. The Cochrane and Area Humane Society will be hosting a Christmas Party and Open House for the furry friends at the shelter next weekend to help the adoptable animals have a happy holiday season.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) students are invited to submit their best Christmas artwork in a contest for a chance to see their original creations featured on RVS greeting cards.

The Alberta government’s proposed legislation to bring workplace safety regulations to farms across the province is being met with concern. So much so that debate in the legislature on the initiative has been suspended.