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COVID-19 cases rising sharply within Stoney Nakoda First Nation

COVID-19 cases rising sharply within Stoney Nakoda First Nation

Indigenous Services Canada warns those attending a public gathering in the last 10 days, such as a funeral, wedding or birthday party organized event, “may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus."
Cruise Cochrane's second annual Seniors Lodge Cruise postponed

Cruise Cochrane's second annual Seniors Lodge Cruise postponed

“Here we are into our second year and the seniors are in the same place looking out the window— Hopefully it brings them a smile and brightens up their day a bit."
Provincial funding profile for Rocky View Schools holds division harmless for lower enrolment

Provincial funding profile for Rocky View Schools holds division harmless for lower enrolment

Overall, the district saw a net increase of about $1.3 million in funding in the 2021-2022 school year.
UPDATE: Cochrane RCMP locate missing boy

UPDATE: Cochrane RCMP locate missing boy

STONEY NAKODA— Cochrane RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating Mikka Manybeares, 9, who was reported missing Wednesday (May 5).
Kiwanis Club of Cochrane planning Free Bike Safety Day

Kiwanis Club of Cochrane planning Free Bike Safety Day

The Free Bike Safety Day will be capped at 100 youth participants to adhere to COVID-19 public health measures. The capacity cap is subject to change based on public health measures.
Cochrane RCMP investigating suspected animal attack near Waiparous Village

Cochrane RCMP investigating suspected animal attack near Waiparous Village

“I’ve been in Cochrane for quite a while and I can think of a couple of instances like this. It’s not super common, I would say it’s a little more common in Kananaskis area itself. We’ve had a few of them over the years. We’ve had some close calls as well, with some aggressive animals and stuff, but not too many where it’s the cause of death.”
Province introduces new health measures, all Alberta students moving to online learning Monday

Province introduces new health measures, all Alberta students moving to online learning Monday

“We will not permit our health care system to be overwhelmed. We must not and we will not force our doctors and nurses to decide who gets the care and who doesn’t,” Kenney said. “We must act now to stop the spike.”
Cochrane hairstylist finalist in Canada-wide Spring is in the Hair competition

Cochrane hairstylist finalist in Canada-wide Spring is in the Hair competition

“Editorial stuff is not the norm we get to do every day. It’s something exciting to do to be more creative.”
Rocky View Schools Grades 7 to 12 students move online

Rocky View Schools Grades 7 to 12 students move online

ROCKY VIEW— Rocky View Schools announced Monday (May 3) all Grade 7 to 12 students will temporarily move to online learning starting Tuesday (May 4).
Rocky View Schools calls on increased transparency and vaccinations for staff from Alberta Health

Rocky View Schools calls on increased transparency and vaccinations for staff from Alberta Health

“We need to be able to have the information to do the best job that we can for our stakeholders and the people that we serve,” Forrest said
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