Local News

It is rare to hear spontaneous eruptions of applause, cheering, and shouts of “Yes!” during Town of Cochrane council meetings, but that’s just what happened a number of times June 27, during a discussion about the contentious application for an infill development in Gleneagles.

A new stormwater facility is being built by the Town near the West Terrace Pond to enhance flood resilience of the area and improve the quality of stormwater discharged into the Bow River.

Water service has been restored in the areas of River Heights, The Willows and Riverside after a water line break earlier this morning

Banff-Airdrie Member of Parliament Blake Richards was on hand at the Cochrane Public Library June 27 to help announce funding for the library’s “Sharing Stories with Seniors” program.

The Cochrane and Area Events Society needs 34 volunteers to help run the Canada Day celebration kids zone at Mitford Park July 1

In the Cochrane area, two new principals and two new assistant principals will be taking on opportunities left by their predecessors under Rocky View Schools (RVS).

Portable washrooms have been set up at Mitford Park leading up to Canada Day following an incident of vandalism to the area's washroom facilities.

Rows of berry shrubs recently planted near the Wesley Elders Lodge in Mînî Thnî mark the beginnings of a new traditional healing space taking shape.

In September 2021, UrbanStar announced they were upgrading their original proposal for the first phase from 313 units to 949.

Groceries, gas, and record-high inflation are all contributing to a cost-of-living squeeze in Cochrane, Alberta, and throughout Canada. Rental rates are rising as well.