Local News

The search for missing camper Nicholas Hoefnagels continues after the body of Stephen Thomson was located July 4, according to Kimberley RCMP. Hoefnagels, of Cochrane, and Thomson, of Canal Flats, B.C., were reported missing in Canal Flats June 9.

Once a rural community composed of dairy farms and ranches, Springbank, has now emerged as one of Canada’s richest neighbourhoods.

Local horseman, David Cowley of Exshaw’s Rafter Six Ranch Resort, recorded his 15th annual trip up the Calgary Tower July 6 accompanied by his trusty four-legged sidekick, his horse Tucker.

The shelves of the Cochrane Activettes Food Bank are in good shape heading into the summer months, said organization chair Heather Fennell.

Calgary police have charged Derek Puffer with two counts of second-degree murder of Cochrane Eagle columnist Billy Powers, 71, and his wife Donna Lee, 64, who were found dead in their Calgary home July 4.

The Cochrane Tourism Association is in full swing for summer, offering visitors a full menu of activities and options with their Still Hungry For Adventure campaign.

With four years of experience performing at the Calgary Stampede Talent Search, you could say Kaleigh Jo Kirk has an edge over the competition.

On July 15, beloved Canadian funnyman Jimmy Flynn will be bringing his live show to the Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino.

The Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) decided, in a preliminary hearing July 3, to remove Edmonton lawyer Dwayne Chomyn as Rocky View County counsel. The decision comes after a long-standing dispute between the firefighters union and the county.

Attention local cowgirls: the deadline to enter the 2013 Cochrane Lions Rodeo Royalty is fast approaching. After noon July 17, applications for the pageant will no longer be accepted.