Local News

Cochrane Vision Theatre is presenting the British pantomime (panto), Aladdin, as their fall feature production. Aladdin runs at the Cochrane RancheHouse on the evening of Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and during the afternoons of Dec. 1 and Dec.

It’s taken years for John Gray, well-known Calgary bassist and jazzster, to see the culmination of the project that lies close to his heart — the unveiling of the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra.

Local community theatre group, Cochrane Vision Theatre, held their annual general meeting on Nov. 8, resulting in a new president. “I am very lucky to be nominated as president,” said Lauren Hoines.

Rocky View County councillor Al Sacuta was forced to post an apology on his website Nov. 9 following complaints from some area residents over what the councillor described as a joke on his weekly blog.

Those who enjoyed the hearty traditional Peruvian fare that was served up last November by the Canada World Youth can anticipate the same quality for the second annual Harvest Supper.

The Town of Cochrane has so far received feedback from 11 residents with regards to the 2013 draft budget, and rising property taxes and the cost of fire protection are what they have voiced concern over.

The Chinook Film Group’s next screening will be Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with Canadian director, Sarah Polley’s latest, Stories We Tell.

Rocky View County council approved a land redesignation request for the controversial Springbank-area Bingham Crossing project, Nov. 1.

The international Christian church that has been addressing the basic needs of humanity since its inception in the United Kingdom in 1865 — The Salvation Army — is once again back in Cochrane with its ever-popular Christmas Kettle Campaign.

With a mere handful of Cochrane households serving as active foster parents, the Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) is looking for Cochrane and area families to open their hearts and their homes.