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Needing a break from the rush of modern society? Water Valley Church Events Centre is holding “The Art of Stillness” – a one-day retreat designed to give time to slow down and “savour the riches that are all around us, all the time,” said Jeff Stockt

For local cattle rancher Don Farquharson it’s not so strange to lose the occasional Charolais cow to an encounter with a predatory wild animal, sickness or old age — it comes with the territory.

With the mercury level climbing higher as summer approaches, many Cochrane families are seeking ways to stay cool while entertaining their little ones.

With an aging population, Rocky View County (RVC) planners are looking for feedback from county residents to better understand the housing needs of seniors.

The 17th annual Water Valley Celtic Festival kicks off June 20, but organizers are starting things early with a Friday night concert June 19. The 7-9 p.m.

The last time Ryan O’Flynn drove ‘the three Cs’ – Carstairs to Cremona and then Cochrane – it was in a Lada. “They’re probably one of the biggest pieces of (garbage) out there, but they last forever,” he said. But then O’Flynn came clean.

Footstock is taking hold of Cochrane once again, with new routes and a change of starting location. Due to pathway construction, the five and 10 kilometre routes have been redirected to run north into the Cochrane Historic Ranche site.

An investigation with respect to a bomb threat at Cochrane High School (CHS) is ongoing, although RCMP officers believe the investigation has turned to one of mischief. Sgt.

Rocky View County (RVC) will be hosting a community workshop June 18 to gather information and feedback to help inform the ‘Bragg Creek Revitalization Plan’. The workshop runs from 6-9 p.m.

Last Friday, over 600 students from Elizabeth Barrett Elementary, Manachaban Middle School and Cochrane High School flooded the tri-school football field for a cause they hold dear.