Local News

A Second World War flier will captivate listeners with the tale of the crash of his Wellington bomber when he takes centre stage during a special presentation from Seniors On The Bow (SOTB).

The Cochrane Eagle would like to congratulate all the 2014 graduating students in Cochrane and area. Here are profiles of some local students and the path they have chosen as they move on to the next phase in their lives.

As concerns over the impact of the noise from the industrial sector on East End residents continue, stakeholders are trying to work together privately to devise a possible solution.

A stove is to blame for a garage fire in the community of Sunterra, according to fire investigators. Cochrane Fire Services were met with thick smoke when they responded to 195 Sunterra Ridge Place at about 11 a.m. June 1.

Trevor Mansell, 18, is one Springbank Community High School grad of 2014 who is setting on a musical journey experienced by few at his age. The young oboist (performer and writer) has been invited to study under Joe Robinson in Boca Raton, Fla.

Rocky View County (RVC) council voted 5-4 in favour of approving the Bingham Crossing Phase 1 subdivision application May 27.

Cochrane native Devin Goss is vying for a $100,000 business grant as the Alberta candidate for the ‘BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) Young Entrepreneur Award’.

A special blood donor clinic is set to run in the memory of Mike Bigland, the much-beloved Cochranite, family man, hockey coach and business owner. Bigland, who passed away April 21, benefitted from blood donations prior to his death.

There are only a few spaces remaining for foodies wishing to attend ‘FoodX Cochrane’ June 6 at St. Andrew’s Church from 6-9 p.m.

As concerns over the impact of the noise from the industrial sector on East End residents continue, stakeholders are trying to work together privately to devise a possible solution.