Local News

The major annual fall fundraiser for St. Mary’s Catholic Church is slated for Oct. 20 at the church. The Oktoberfest Fundraiser is the fifth annual dinner, dancing and auction in German-themed tradition.

Local realtor Jayena Collins of Homelife Country Realty is doing her best to make sure that realtors from Cochrane and beyond show they care by getting them to vote for a cause that affects many in the area — affordable housing.

In with the frost, out with the flowers.

Following the announcement of the impending expansion of the use of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society’s land, Brian Birchall, president of the board for the Ag Society, said that an ‘informal’ area concept plan will be developed to help

Care in the Creek Medical Centre, the new health -care facility that opened Aug. 15 in Bragg Creek, will hold its official grand opening on Oct. 13.

Two Cochrane men, John Cook and John Clarkson, will be addressing an issue of national concern over the next three weeks, as they embark on a 20,300-foot climb of Island Peak, near Mount Everest Base Camp.

The date for plea for the former Cochrane homebuilding company Modena Homes and its owner Navin Maghera has been set for Oct. 30 in Cochrane’s criminal court.

An area contractor who has already pleaded guilty to violations of the province’s Fair Trading Act is due back in court Oct. 16. It’s expected a new sentencing date will be set for Kieron Warren.

The ‘Five for 5’ Monumental Tournament of Aces was a tremendous success for the Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Foundation, held at the Links of GlenEagles Oct. 6. It raised money for five local charities.

The Amazing Backcountry Race for STARS has concluded for another summer, and with the help of a pair of Cochranites, the effort raised $19,300 for the non-profit, air search-and-rescue outfit.