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Bragg Creek husband-wife musical duo to play show at Snowbirds Chalet

Bragg Creek husband-wife musical duo to play show at Snowbirds Chalet

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.
Sink your teeth into Bragg Creek

Sink your teeth into Bragg Creek

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.
Bethany Care named one of Alberta's top employers

Bethany Care named one of Alberta's top employers

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.
'Rick Mercer Report' films in Bragg Creek

'Rick Mercer Report' films in Bragg Creek

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.
LCARF plans for 2014

LCARF plans for 2014

The Little Creeks and Rough Fescue Appreciation Society (LCARF) debuted its plans for the upcoming year, as well as recapped 2013 efforts, at the group’s annual general meeting, Feb. 15, at the Nan Boothby Public Library.
Highway 22 claims a life

Highway 22 claims a life

One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 22, approximately two kilometres south of Cochrane. At roughly 1:15 p.m., Feb.
Tour of Alberta could pass through Cochrane

Tour of Alberta could pass through Cochrane

Town council carried a motion that Cochrane be approved as a pass-through community for the 2014 Tour of Alberta. The international cycling event is a six-stage race that is slated to start in Calgary Sept. 2 and end in Edmonton Sept. 7.
Sanctuary hopes to expand to save wild pregnant mares

Sanctuary hopes to expand to save wild pregnant mares

In an effort to keep wild horses out of slaughterhouses, a Cochrane-area rescue facility is looking to expand. Dr.
Fireside wetlands group concerned

Fireside wetlands group concerned

Members of the grassroots group Save Fireside Wetlands (SFW) are hoping for a strong public attendance to their ‘Wetlands In The Theatre’ presentation tonight (Feb. 20) at the RancheHouse Theatre.
Goal is to balance the federal budget, says Richards

Goal is to balance the federal budget, says Richards

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the 2014 federal budget in Parliament Feb. 12 and, while it’s not a balanced budget, it aims to be in 2015. The 2014/2015 budget anticipates a deficit of $2.9 billion this year and a $6.
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