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Final draft of Open Space Master Plan gets thumbs up

Final draft of Open Space Master Plan gets thumbs up

Cochrane council unanimously approved the final draft of the Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) during their regular meeting Nov. 26.
River Heights to see new 100-unit condo building

River Heights to see new 100-unit condo building

Council approved a land-use amendment on Nov. 26 to allow the development of multi-family dwellings in River Heights to move forward. Despite opposing votes from Mayor Truper McBride and councillor Jeff Toews, the amendment redesignated a 2.
RVC council approves traffic signs in Bearspaw

RVC council approves traffic signs in Bearspaw

Traffic control signs are going up on Hamilton Drive in Bearspaw in an effort to reduce speeding. During the Infrastructure and Operations meeting, Nov.
BRBC discuss future Bow River management

BRBC discuss future Bow River management

The Bow River Basin Council (BRBC) held a presentation at the RancheHouse on the importance of water management in the basin, highlighting key areas, such as climate change and drought, which have adverse affects on the Bow River’s water supply.
South Saskatchewan land-use plan under microscope

South Saskatchewan land-use plan under microscope

A new round of consultations on developing a land-use framework for the South Saskatchewan region made its Cochrane stop on Nov. 22 at the Cochrane RancheHouse.
Town looks at cat licensing

Town looks at cat licensing

The Town of Cochrane is considering an update to its animal bylaw that would, among several things, call for the licensing of cats.
Friends of Mitford bringing hypnotist to middle school on Dec.1

Friends of Mitford bringing hypnotist to middle school on Dec.1

The Friends of Mitford are getting ready to host their big, annual fundraising event for Mitford Middle School this Dec. 1.
Local author releases book of inspirational poetry

Local author releases book of inspirational poetry

Local author, Evon Small, decided there's no better time than the present to spread messages of hope, positive thinking and faith on a global level.
Bullying motion scrapped; Springbank teacher dismayed

Bullying motion scrapped; Springbank teacher dismayed

The fight against bullying took a ‘deeply disappointing’ turn on Nov. 21, according to Springbank Middle School teacher Bill Belsey.
Cochrane students make powerful pitch for wind turbine project

Cochrane students make powerful pitch for wind turbine project

Students from Cochrane High School’s Sustainable Development Committee gave an impassioned presentation in front of the Rocky View School Board in an attempt to sway members into seeing the benefits behind a proposed wind turbine project that would p
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