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Upcoming career expo to offer something for all who attend

Upcoming career expo to offer something for all who attend

With the third annual Cochrane Job Fair and Career Expo just a day away, job hunters should start putting those final touches on their resumes. Held Feb.
Parnell continues climb towards goal of 10 fundraising quests

Parnell continues climb towards goal of 10 fundraising quests

Since initiating Quest for Kids, Martin Parnell has accomplished a lot.
Gravel pit open house draws an empty house

Gravel pit open house draws an empty house

Big Hill Spring Gravel Pit held an open house on Feb. 14 at Weedon Pioneer Hall north of Cochrane and only three people attended.
Vet-turned-author dedicated to helping dogs

Vet-turned-author dedicated to helping dogs

“Even when we cannot see them, we know they are there.” So begins Dogs With No Names: In Pursuit of Courage, Hope and Purpose, the recently released debut book of Dr.
Local junior achievement group nears liquidation

Local junior achievement group nears liquidation

Cochrane’s Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta branch, Tote-ally Green Distributors, will soon be wrapping up their efforts for the 2012-2013 year.
Some food for thought

Some food for thought

Can you put a value on the watersheds and land in rural Alberta? The answer to that question will be on the docket at the 23rd annual general meeting of Action for Agriculture, held on Feb. 15 at the Cochrane RancheHouse.
Film group presenting acclaimed climate change film

Film group presenting acclaimed climate change film

While many of us may be able to sense a shift in the weather and climate, it can be difficult for the concept of climate to be fully realized. Cochranites can see climate change in action at the Cochrane Movie House on Feb.
Studio West back in business following fire

Studio West back in business following fire

Business as usual continues at Don and Shirley Begg’s Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery, following the Feb. 3 fire at the two-storey building on Cochrane’s Second Avenue East.
Open house provides glimpse into Ghost-Waiparous

Open house provides glimpse into Ghost-Waiparous

The Ghost Stewardship Monitoring Group (GSMG) will be holding an open house for a public viewing of a number of organizations with an interest in the Ghost Waiparous region. Hosted by the group, the information session with take place on Feb.
Ugandan children's choir brings colourful show to town

Ugandan children's choir brings colourful show to town

The Watoto Children’s Choir, from Uganda, Africa, will be bringing their heart-warming international tour to Cochrane. The event will see a complete transformation of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for the Feb.
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