Local News

Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) organizers are asking people to vote to help the foundation win a grant.

The Christmas spirit is starting early with the Santa Claus Parade announcing its official date to be Saturday, Dec. 12. The Santa Claus committee is now accepting float entries with forms available at cochranesantaclaus.ca.

The Town of Cochrane is proposing several revisions to its animal bylaw to promote responsible pet ownership. The idea for revision came after local peace officers suggested a need for enhancement of the bylaw.

Recreation seekers in the Bragg Creek area will no longer be able to access a large amount of property north and northwest of Bragg Creek, as it is no longer available to the public as Crown land.

Financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness lessons aren’t typical subjects on the primary and secondary school curriculums — but representatives from Junior Achievement, a non-profit youth organization, argue they are valuable topics for

Residents and stakeholders in Bragg Creek had the chance to review the draft revitalization plan for the community at an open house Sept. 30 at the Snowbirds Chalet.

For Banff-Airdrie’s NDP candidate Joanne Boissonneault, history doesn’t always repeat itself.

A 53-year old female from Stoney Nakoda First Nation was struck and killed by a pickup truck Oct. 1 when attempting to flag down a vehicle on Hwy 22.

Calling all book and animal lovers. The Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) is seeking book donations for its upcoming annual Fall Book Sale.

Although it’s sold out, organizers of the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation annual dinner and auction are still looking for items to put up for grabs, accepting women’s jewelry, tools and artwork. All funds raised from the Oct.