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Rocky View County approves new commercial kitchen building for Camp Hope

Rocky View County approves new commercial kitchen building for Camp Hope

Camp Hope operates on a nearly 100 acre property west of Calgary, and organizes summer camps for disadvantaged kids ages 6 to 17.
Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.
Owner offering $5,000 reward for missing dog

Owner offering $5,000 reward for missing dog

Aynsley Foss is still desperately looking for her dog, who she’s sure was stolen.
UPDATE: Rural grass fire now under control

UPDATE: Rural grass fire now under control

A downed power line is believed to be the initial cause, and strong winds, reaching up to 70 km/hr, have contributed to the fire's spread over approximately 350 acres.
Cochrane emergency services driving through to collect donations for food bank

Cochrane emergency services driving through to collect donations for food bank

Fedeyko said this time of year is full of positive energy and hopes the community will get involved in any way they can.
To Infinity and beyond: An astronaut’s journey from Alberta prairie farm to outer space

To Infinity and beyond: An astronaut’s journey from Alberta prairie farm to outer space

Test Pilot. Fighter Pilot. Mechanical Engineer. Three master's degrees – one in space studies, flight test engineering, and defense studies. It’s not bad for someone who grew up on a cattle farm in rural Alberta.
BREAKING: Rural fire near Symons Valley Road

BREAKING: Rural fire near Symons Valley Road

Airdrie RCMP and Rocky View County Fire on scene at rural fire
Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society looking to build on 2023 success

Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society looking to build on 2023 success

Cochrane historical society had a great year; look forward to building on success
Cochrane gas prices much higher than other nearby communities

Cochrane gas prices much higher than other nearby communities

According to Gas Buddy, the average price of gas in Cochrane is 128.9 cents per litre while in other local communities like Rocky View County, Okotoks and Calgary, gas prices are trending as low as 112.9 cents per litre.
Reward offered for dog stolen from Big Hill Springs Park

Reward offered for dog stolen from Big Hill Springs Park

On November 27, my dog, Dixie, was stolen from Big Hill Springs Provincial Park. Dixie is turning 3 on December 14 th and she is a Maremma and used as a livestock guardian at our farm.