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Coffee with Warren: Reconciliation sealed with a handshake

Coffee with Warren: Reconciliation sealed with a handshake

The spirit of intercommunity goodwill so evident at the Sept. 30 Stoney Nakoda Nations Truth and Reconciliation Day powwow at Cochrane’s SLS Centre prompts me to recall a story on handshakes and reconciliation.
Marathon Man: Putting for Polio

Marathon Man: Putting for Polio

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years, and the goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary has reduced polio cases by 99.
Grocery stores issue turkey recall before Thanksgiving weekend

Grocery stores issue turkey recall before Thanksgiving weekend

Return recalled turkeys for a full refund
RCMP will be on Alberta roads for Thanksgiving weekend

RCMP will be on Alberta roads for Thanksgiving weekend

RCMP were called to over 20 fatal vehicle collisions last month. 
More join in search for missing Calgary woman near Cochrane

More join in search for missing Calgary woman near Cochrane

Search efforts are growing northwest of Cochrane for Amy Elizabeth Fahlman, 25, who was last seen leaving her Calgary home on Sept. 29, and where her vehicle was found.
Springbank residents upset about lack of consultation on design of new South Springbank centre

Springbank residents upset about lack of consultation on design of new South Springbank centre

Springbank residents say they are not happy with the level of County consultation when it comes to the design of the proposed new South Springbank community centre.
Seniors in Cochrane critical of Alberta Pension Plan

Seniors in Cochrane critical of Alberta Pension Plan

Albertans should not be so eager to jump into a new Alberta Pension Plan, say financial experts, local pensioners.
The Boss is back in Banff, residents urged to help keep grizzly safe

The Boss is back in Banff, residents urged to help keep grizzly safe

“It is a question of treating wild animals with respect: not chasing, not feeding, not teasing, not watching except from a very great distance – more than three or four bus lengths – far enough away that binoculars are needed.”
Workshop on suicide prevention held in Cochrane

Workshop on suicide prevention held in Cochrane

September was Suicide Prevention Month, and a local group offered a workshop on what we all can do to improve our response to and understanding of mental health issues in others, including tips on how to deal with co-workers, friends and family.
Safety alert: Recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Safety alert: Recall of baby sleepers due to 'choking and strangulation hazards'

Walmart says 216,595 affected sleepers were sold across Canada.
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