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Quilts of Valour host quilt presentation at Cochrane Legion

Quilts of Valour host quilt presentation at Cochrane Legion

Quilts of Valor made a special presentation of their latest and beautifully crafted creations at the Cochrane Legion on Aug. 12.
VIDEO: Cochrane paddle boarder saves drowning dog from Kananaskis River

VIDEO: Cochrane paddle boarder saves drowning dog from Kananaskis River

A Cochrane stand-up paddle boarding at a competition on the Kananaskis River over the weekend leapt into action to save a drowning dog from the river’s raging, icy waters.
How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

Here's how a group of rescue horses found by Jensen Ranch Rescue ended up being featured in the Calgary Police Rodeo...
Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Report shows Alberta tax revenue from renewables up 92 per cent

Wind and solar projects will generate $54 million for municipalities this year, according to Business Renewables Centre-Canada
Local author and illustrator launch new children's books series

Local author and illustrator launch new children's books series

A local author and illustrator duo plans to launch a children's book series that aims to teach kids about cultures around the world on Aug. 17.
New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Aug. 13 that the province would add about 500 items to its electronics recycling program as of next April.
Landowners west of Cochrane discouraged by Rocky View County's foot dragging on gravel policy

Landowners west of Cochrane discouraged by Rocky View County's foot dragging on gravel policy

Landowners west of Cochrane discouraged to hear Rocky View County (RVC) has failed to show more urgency in the development of gravel policy
Back-to-School Fair returns Aug. 24

Back-to-School Fair returns Aug. 24

As summer break enters its last legs, the Cochrane and Area Family Resource Network (FRN) is returning with their Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 24. The free, family-friendly event will take place at the SLS Centre form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Development on County land will put added pressure on Cochrane infrastructure

Development on County land will put added pressure on Cochrane infrastructure

Proposed development in Rocky View County will add pressure on Cochrane infrastructure.
Arrest made in fatal shooting east of Calgary, warrant issued for second person

Arrest made in fatal shooting east of Calgary, warrant issued for second person

The Alberta RCMP have made an arrest in the tragic shooting which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024.
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