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Council session 'rocked by waves'; volunteers recognized

Council session 'rocked by waves'; volunteers recognized

The April 14 town council meeting was one for the books, with the launch of the aquatic/curling centre fundraising initiative, ‘Rock the Waves’, (see page 7) and was summed up with councillor Tara McFadden stating, “I can’t imagine a better night in
Canmore resident seeking Liberal nomination in new constituency

Canmore resident seeking Liberal nomination in new constituency

Longtime Canmore resident Marlo Raynolds has declared that he will seek the nomination for the Liberal candidacy in the Banff-Airdrie riding.
Banded Peak teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award

Banded Peak teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award

Rocky View Schools (RVS) named Banded Peak School’s Scott Bailey as the division’s 2014 nominee for the Alberta School Board Association Edwin Parr Teacher Award at the March 20 board of trustees meeting.
CRP amendments focus on county needs

CRP amendments focus on county needs

The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) has proposed amendments to its Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP) in an effort to build upon its relationships with Rocky View County and the M.D. of Foothills.
Cochrane dancer takes on dark role in her first film production

Cochrane dancer takes on dark role in her first film production

A former Cochranite is making the move from dancer to onscreen villain in the web series Project: Long Night. “It’s been amazing,” Shawna Hawthorn, 28, said of the experience.
There's a new RCMP constable in town

There's a new RCMP constable in town

For Constable Jas Dhaliwal, putting on that Mountie uniform was something he’d been envisioning for a long time. “I’ve wanted to be a policeman since I was really young,” he said.
Chinook Film Group season finale, Le Week-End, April 16

Chinook Film Group season finale, Le Week-End, April 16

The final flick of the 2013-14 season for the Chinook Film Group will be Le Week-End, with an April 16 screening to be held at the Cochrane Movie House at 7 p.m.
"Heartbleed" bug safety advice

"Heartbleed" bug safety advice

The Cochrane Eagle and Great West Newspapers would like all our users to please take note of this alert.
Westbrook School Fair runs this weekend

Westbrook School Fair runs this weekend

Westbrook School will be keeping tradition alive this weekend with the 54th running of their School Fair. Students will put their skills to the test for the annual fair, with judging beginning April 11.
Five years in: Cochrane Sustainability Plan

Five years in: Cochrane Sustainability Plan

It’s been five years since the Town of Cochrane adopted the Cochrane Sustainability Plan (CSP). A project created by Cochrane residents for Cochrane residents, the plan outlines a long-term vision for the community.
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