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Local businesses heavily impacted by 1st St. and Centre Ave. construction

Local businesses heavily impacted by 1st St. and Centre Ave. construction

“As far as I know, they aren’t done, they’re going to come back next year and do the same thing,” she said. “We’ll just have to see what the town says. We want to give the town a chance to make things right, before we make the next decision."
Six large dogs taken from Bragg Creek area; cougar suspected

Six large dogs taken from Bragg Creek area; cougar suspected

A cougar some think may be injured has reportedly taken six dogs from the yards of Bragg Creek homes over the past three months, a situation that intensified this week when three family pets were taken. The last one was a Rottweiler.
GALLERY: Cochrane Legion presents first poppy to Mayor Genung

GALLERY: Cochrane Legion presents first poppy to Mayor Genung

A gallery of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 15 presenting the first poppy to Mayor Jeff Genung at The Station on Oct. 27. This marks the start of this year's Poppy Campaign, and will be followed by a special flag raising at the Cochrane Legion later this afternoon.
Albertans among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

Albertans among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

Survey finds Alberta residents second least supportive of legal marijuana after B.C.
Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
Remembering legendary Rafter Six Ranch cowboy Stan Cowley

Remembering legendary Rafter Six Ranch cowboy Stan Cowley

“So many lives were affected by him just coming down this gravel road.”
ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Town lifts State of Local Emergency as leaking water pipe fixed

Town lifts State of Local Emergency as leaking water pipe fixed

The Town of Cochrane announced Thursday the water pipe leak at Riverfront Park has been fixed, the reservoirs were up to safer levels and the State of Local Emergency (SOLE) has been lifted.
Indian government partially resumes visa services for Canadians

Indian government partially resumes visa services for Canadians

Canadians are able to make travel plans to India after the government resumed visa services, the Indian Embassy in Ottawa announced Wednesday. 
Mayor taking heat from opponents for not closing his coffee shop during water shortage

Mayor taking heat from opponents for not closing his coffee shop during water shortage

Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung is facing a highly-caffeinated barrage from critics for keeping his coffee shop open in the midst of a water shortage that has prompted other business owners to voluntarily close their doors until things improve.
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