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Tips for driving this coming winter season

Tips for driving this coming winter season

While maintenance crews will be attempting to keep roadways clear of snow and ice, Cochrane drivers still need to do their part to keep roads safe in the winter.
Great One to visit students at Edge School Oct. 24

Great One to visit students at Edge School Oct. 24

On Oct. 24, students at Springbank’s Edge School for Athletes will have the opportunity to learn about greatness from the Great One himself.
RCMP seek public assistance with recent vehicle collision

RCMP seek public assistance with recent vehicle collision

Cochrane RCMP is asking for public assistance regarding the car crash that claimed the life of a 23-year-old Calgary man. Dylan Perry was killed Sept. 14 when he lost control of the car he was driving.
Town of Cochrane pushing toward 'zero waste'

Town of Cochrane pushing toward 'zero waste'

With a goal of 80 per cent waste diversion by 2020 in sight, the Town of Cochrane wrapped up its final two public engagement sessions last week on the issues of organic waste composting (a possible green bin program) and multi-family recycling (not y
Community group aims to raise $200,000 for judicial bill

Community group aims to raise $200,000 for judicial bill

The Springbank Community Planning Association (SCPA) was hit with a $100,000 bill after the first of two judicial reviews was not ruled in the group’s favour by Court of Queen’s Bench presiding judge Justice Ron Stevens.
Cochrane author, Dove, awarded silver medal in literary contest

Cochrane author, Dove, awarded silver medal in literary contest

A Cochrane author is celebrating after her book was awarded silver in the 2013 Literary Classics Book Awards.
Winter demands a vehicle's best

Winter demands a vehicle's best

Drained batteries. Bald tires. Neglected electrical. This is exactly what Steve Priddey, owner/operator of Cochrane’s Can-Brit Auto Sales & Service, does not want to see happen to drivers this winter season.
Dedicated volunteer honoured for her commitment

Dedicated volunteer honoured for her commitment

Deed before creed is an ethical philosophy that has guided Bragg Creek resident Karen Nordgaard for the past 53 years.
Council updated on quarterly progress of Strategic Plan

Council updated on quarterly progress of Strategic Plan

Town of Cochrane CAO Julian deCocq updated council on the progress of the town’s 2013 Strategic Plan Oct.
Vet brings innovative ideas to Caribbean island

Vet brings innovative ideas to Caribbean island

Dr. Judith Samson-French, veterinarian at Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital, recently returned from the Caribbean island of Curacao where she was taking a closer look at the overpopulation of street dogs on the island.
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