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Residents given chance to speak out on waste diversion

Residents given chance to speak out on waste diversion

Cochranites will soon have a chance to share their thoughts and ideas on waste diversion, as Town of Cochrane officials open their ears in a series of community engagement sessions.
STARS honours Bragg Creek Benefit's fundraising efforts

STARS honours Bragg Creek Benefit's fundraising efforts

Reaching for the stars paid dividends for a Bragg Creek organization who has been rewarded for achieving an impressive fundraising milestone after nearly a decade of hard work and dedication.
New locale for annual Pickin' Party

New locale for annual Pickin' Party

With a line-up of musicians from Cochrane and Morley, the Nakoda Cochrane Pickin’ Party Music Jam is back for it’s ninth annual festival.
Last call for candidates

Last call for candidates

Four days remain for aspiring council and mayoral candidates to toss their names into the fray of the Oct. 21 municipal election. Sept.
Endless travels brings hiker through Cochrane

Endless travels brings hiker through Cochrane

He’s been sniffed by bears, combined fields on the prairies, fished along the east coast of Canada, partied with the Rankin Family and run into a nonchalant naked man following a railway in Ontario.
Diaper dandies get set to race

Diaper dandies get set to race

There’s March Madness and there’s the 4 on the Floor Diaper Derby. Either way, it makes for an interesting bracket.
Car crash kills driver east of Cochrane

Car crash kills driver east of Cochrane

One person is dead following a single-vehicle collision Sept. 14.
County ceases pumping from Cochrane Lake

County ceases pumping from Cochrane Lake

Rocky View County (RVC) has stopped pumping water out of Cochrane Lake, a decision that was made based on a recommendation by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) because of ground saturation from summer rain and leaks in t
Film group back in action

Film group back in action

Keeping with the art theme swirling around Cochrane these last few weekends in September, the Chinook Film Group has returned and it’s bringing with it a documentary of dreams, hard work and artistry.
RVC manager in charge of fire services retires

RVC manager in charge of fire services retires

Ted Gard, the now-former general manager of community services with Rocky View County (RVC), is no longer an employee with the organization, a county representative confirmed.
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