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Helping Hands Society of Cochrane enjoys successful food drive

Helping Hands Society of Cochrane enjoys successful food drive

On Sep. 30, Helping Hands will be out on the streets collecting non-perishable items once again. Their van will be parked at the Every Child Matters Truth and Reconciliation Walk at McDougall United Church in Morley at 10 am, collecting food to then deliver to the Nakota food bank in Morley.
National Truth and Reconciliation Day powwow coming to Cochrane

National Truth and Reconciliation Day powwow coming to Cochrane

Indigenous and non-Indigenous people will come together for a powwow in Cochrane for the first time at the end of September in what organizers hope becomes an annual affair. Promotional material for the inaugural event on Sep.
Monumental Tournament of Aces ready to tee off at The Link of GlenEagles

Monumental Tournament of Aces ready to tee off at The Link of GlenEagles

A grand, Cochrane-based tournament is returning with the 16th annual Monumental Tournament of Aces (MTA), ready to tee-off on Sept. 30.
RVC announces re-appointment of former Interim CAO

RVC announces re-appointment of former Interim CAO

Rocky View County council announced on Friday it had re-appointed of Rick McDonald as the County’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective October 1st, 2023. This decision comes as council begins its search for a permanent CAO.
RVS seeking public input on overcrowded local schools

RVS seeking public input on overcrowded local schools

Rocky View Schools (RVS) is embarking on a city-wide public engagement to gather input on how to best balance student enrolment across the rapidly growing community.
GALLERY: A sneak peek into the Haskayne Legacy Park

GALLERY: A sneak peek into the Haskayne Legacy Park

A gallery showcasing the 126-hectare Haskayne Legacy Park, prior to its grand opening taking place this weekend on Sept. 16. The regional park connects to the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and will play a key role in connecting Cochrane and Calgary via a regional pathway dubbed for now as - "The Trail."
Shout Proßt with Half Hitch Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 23

Shout Proßt with Half Hitch Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 23

“We have stein holding competitions, different types of games that we play throughout the night, a lot of singing and chatting, and a lot of dancing,” she said. “It’s a really fun opportunity to let loose and experience Oktoberfest on Alberta soil for sure.”
The Willows residents up in arms about proposed development of nearby wetland

The Willows residents up in arms about proposed development of nearby wetland

Residents of The Willows are raising concern after a notice of application for development in their neighbourhood plans to remove an existing wetland for new housing in the area.
GALLERY: Cochrane's youngest racers square off at Two Pharmacy's 2023 Diaper Derby

GALLERY: Cochrane's youngest racers square off at Two Pharmacy's 2023 Diaper Derby

A gallery of Cochrane's youngest speedsters at Two Pharmacy's 2023 Diaper Derby that took place on Sept. 16.
Health Minister announces RVS, influenza and COVID dashboard

Health Minister announces RVS, influenza and COVID dashboard

Province providing respiratory illness dashboard ahead of flu season and shares latest COVID numbers, including 5 COVID-related deaths between Aug. 28 and Sept. 8.