Local News

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society is currently hosting cats and dogs from a Saskatchewan animal seizure. Earlier this November, more than 150 dogs and cats were rescued from Sturgeon Lake, Sask., with the help of the Canine Action Project (CAP).

There may be a bumpy ride ahead for the Rocky View Regional Handibus Society. The society had sought just over $143,000 from the Town of Cochrane for its 2016 funding commitment. Following Nov.

You have to dress for the occasion. So when Cochrane town council sat down to address its proposed 2016 budget, the mayor, councillors and staff were prepared. With Nov.

Banff-Airdrie Member of Parliament (MP) Blake Richards has been named to the Conservative Opposition’s shadow cabinet, as critic for tourism and deputy critic for democratic institutions. The announcement was made Nov. 20.

The provincial government’s move to protect farm workers is receiving positive feedback from labour groups.

A cheque for $2,202 was presented to the Cochrane Legion on Nov. 20 at the Cochrane Toyota dealership on behalf of the citizens of Alberta.

It wasn’t pretty, but the job got finished.

According to recent posts on local social media there have been several moose sightings around Cochrane. The last official moose sighting was Nov. 6 with two sightings in the Sunterra area.

Looking for a place to hold that birthday party or special seasonal event on your calendar? Look no further than Cochrane’s Frank Wills Memorial Hall. Located at 405 First St. E.

Bearspaw’s Eric Lowther is the new Rocky View County Div. 8 (Bearspaw) councillor. Following a Nov. 16 byelection to fill the late Al Sacuta’s seat, Lowther came out victorious.