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First leg of Calgary-to-Cochrane trail completed

First leg of Calgary-to-Cochrane trail completed

Following a grassroots fundraising campaign and two months of construction, the first section of the new Calgary To Cochrane regional trail is complete. The 2.
Unleashed gala the hot ticket in town

Unleashed gala the hot ticket in town

The annual Unleashed gala has already sold out of tickets for the upcoming elegant fundraiser, hosted by Cochrane and Area Humane Society. With tickets already sold out, those wanting to attend still have a couple options.
SPUR harvest dinner marks six years

SPUR harvest dinner marks six years

Members of Cochrane’s non-profit organization Sustainability Partners Uniting Resources (SPUR) are hosting the group’s annual harvest dinner on Nov. 6.
Read to furry friends

Read to furry friends

Cochrane and Area Humane Society and the Nan Boothby Memorial Library teamed up to kick-start a new reading program with furry friends. Paws and Tales will have a preview of what their program entails on Oct. 29 from 5:30-6 p.m. at the library.
Springbank Christmas market features dozens of vendors

Springbank Christmas market features dozens of vendors

The annual Springbank Christmas market features more than 50 vendors this year, and organizers say there is a good number from Cochrane attending.
Southbow neighbourhood plan a go

Southbow neighbourhood plan a go

Despite the divided opinion of Cochrane town council members, the Southbow Landing Neighbourhood plan has finally been approved after months of discussion, with four councillors approving the plan and three opposed at the Oct. 26 council meeting.
On the 50th anniversary of our arrival in Stoney Country

On the 50th anniversary of our arrival in Stoney Country

Fifty years ago next week, my wife Mary Anna and I moved to Morley, the heart of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Bragg Creek hosts '50s night

Bragg Creek hosts '50s night

Get ready to spend a night in the 1950’s. The Bragg Creek Community Centre is hosting a throwback night out, taking guests back to ’50s on Nov 6.
Blood Manor is for boils and ghouls of all ages

Blood Manor is for boils and ghouls of all ages

There’s only three days left to get your spook on at the “Key to Blood Manor” at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre.
Province approves Springbank reservoir

Province approves Springbank reservoir

In a move praised by the City of Calgary but drawing ire of local landowners and county officials, the provincial government announced plans to move forward on the Springbank Dry Dam project. On Oct.
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