Local News

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.

Darren Johnson will be taking the stage at the Legacy Guitar and Coffee House at 8 pm on Saturday, Dec. 5. This will be the blues and roots artist’s second appearance at Legacy, located at 214 First St W.

The Bow Valley High School Christmas Concert will be happening Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the school gym. The evening will feature performances from the school’s Jr. Band, Sr. Band, Sr. Jazz Band, and Choir.

Cochrane’s St. Andrew’s United Church will be holding its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at 128 First St E. Admission will be in the form of a donation to the Cochrane Activettes, either in cash or a food bank item.

The Bethany Care Centre in Cochrane will be hosting a Christmas market on Dec. 5 from 11 am to 3 p.m. Located at 302 Quigley Drive, the market will feature goods and services sold by local vendors as well as residents of the centre.