Local News

Rocky View County councillor Al Sacuta was forced to post an apology on his website Nov. 9 following complaints from some area residents over what the councillor described as a joke on his weekly blog.

Those who enjoyed the hearty traditional Peruvian fare that was served up last November by the Canada World Youth can anticipate the same quality for the second annual Harvest Supper.

The Town of Cochrane has so far received feedback from 11 residents with regards to the 2013 draft budget, and rising property taxes and the cost of fire protection are what they have voiced concern over.

The Chinook Film Group’s next screening will be Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with Canadian director, Sarah Polley’s latest, Stories We Tell.

Rocky View County council approved a land redesignation request for the controversial Springbank-area Bingham Crossing project, Nov. 1.

The international Christian church that has been addressing the basic needs of humanity since its inception in the United Kingdom in 1865 — The Salvation Army — is once again back in Cochrane with its ever-popular Christmas Kettle Campaign.

With a mere handful of Cochrane households serving as active foster parents, the Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) is looking for Cochrane and area families to open their hearts and their homes.

By Lindsay Seewalt The Eagle Year 27 is shaping up just fine for the annual Cochrane Light Up, where the downtown core of Cochrane will be aglow in seasonal splendour on Nov. 24. From 5-7 p.m.

Cochrane RCMP are looking to the public for help locating a suspect who attempted to break into a residence on Oct. 12. Notifying police over a two-way alarm system, the homeowner contacted the RCMP at approximately 1:15 p.m.

The staff at Cochrane Home Treasures is hoping to see shoppers both new and old the week of Nov. 19-24.