Local News

There was standing room only in the Mitford Room at the Days Inn Feb. 25, as Alberta Transportation hosted an informal discussion to help develop a 50-year transportation strategy for the province.

Cochrane RCMP is investigating following a series of home invasions on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. The three break-ins occurred between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., Feb. 24, according to Cpl. Mel Calahasen of the local detachment.

Social media users may have noticed Facebook and Twitter posts Feb. 18 by Rocky View County Fire Services notifying followers that both accounts would be inactive until further notice “due to direction from management.

The Government of Alberta announced Rocky View Schools (RVS) would receive eight new portables, with the majority going coming to Cochrane to help alleviate overcrowding in the schools.

After 10 years with the Cochrane Valley Folk Club (CVFC), artistic director Brian Fitzgerald will be stepping down from his role at the end of the season, handing over the reigns to local music man Angus Wilson. The announcement was made at the Feb.

Airdrie, Beiseker, Carstairs, Cremona, Crossfield, Didsbury and Irricana will be competing against each other for bragging rites in the inaugural Highland Primary Care Network (HPCN) Health Challenge.

Musicians Beth and Chris Sandvoss will be presenting their eclectic Americana/roots/folk blend in a rare duo format March 1 at the Snowbirds Chalet in Bragg Creek for an 8 p.m. concert.

Foodies rejoice! You are invited to sample the delicious flavours of Bragg Creek at an annual event that is sure to please the palate. The second annual Taste of Bragg Creek will be held Feb.

For the seventh year in a row the Bethany Care Society has been named one of Alberta’s Top 65 employers. “That tells me it isn’t a fluke,” said Darrell Lang, vice president of human resources for the society, of the repeat win.

Canadian comedian and satirist Rick Mercer took a break from roasting the likes of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mayor Rob Ford for a deep fried dill pickle moment with co-host Jann Arden at the PowderHorn Saloon in Bragg Creek Feb. 13.