Local News

Local singer/songwriter Angus Wilson sure has a full plate.

The next big box store slated to open in Cochrane is Staples, which is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24 and 25 in the Quarry site downtown. The office supply retail chain, Staples Canada Inc. — part of the American-based Staples Inc.

With the City of Calgary approving the extension of its trail system to connect with the east boundary of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP), the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is hoping to raise funds that would ultimately complete the easte

With the City of Calgary approving the extension of its trail system to connect with the east boundary of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP), the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is hoping to raise funds that would ultimately complete the easte

The bail hearing for 26-year-old Benjamin Laslo has been adjourned until Sept. 2.

A classic Canadian event will be returning to the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society Grounds. The RCMP Musical Ride will take place Sept. 6 and 7 and will be hosted by the Cochrane Posse.

Rocky View County (RVC) Fire Services is inviting the public to attend the grand opening of their new Bearspaw Fire Hall Sept. 6 from noon-3 p.m.

Parkinson Alberta is asking people to step out and stride on for its biggest fundraiser of the year. The 18th annual Flexxaire Parkinson Step ‘n Stride will be happening Sept. 6 and 7 across Alberta. Cochrane will be taking part in the event Sept.

Pumping of Cochrane Lake to the Bow River is slated to be fully operational by Aug. 28, as the province works to bring the flooded lake back down to 1,281 meters (or close to it) before winter arrives.

The top three competitors are all geared up for the 6th annual Lions Rodeo Royalty competition. The crowning of the princess and the queen will take place Sept. 1 at the 48th Annual Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo.