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Rocky View Schools extends superintendent's contract

Rocky View Schools extends superintendent's contract

“Personally, it’s been challenging, but because I’ve got a great team around me, we’re able to get through it together,” Luterbach said. “There are all these different facets to how we support schools and how we support students— I'm proud just to be one of the members on that team."
COVID-19 vaccine providing a shot of hope in Stoney Nakoda First Nation

COVID-19 vaccine providing a shot of hope in Stoney Nakoda First Nation

“We’re trying to provide the right information which is from Health Canada as well as from Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services and tell them, ‘This vaccine is effective. It has been approved by Health Canada, and defiantly this is safe,’” said Stoney Health Services Executive Director Aaron Khan.
Growing season is fast approaching, but don't jump the gun just yet

Growing season is fast approaching, but don't jump the gun just yet

“We have such a tight window of opportunity to get everything in in the spring. If you don’t get it in early enough you aren’t going to get any harvest or you’re not going to get any blossoms by the time we get adverse weather in the fall. But equally, if you start too early, you’re going to get that damage early on."
House destroyed by fire on Stoney Nakoda First Nation

House destroyed by fire on Stoney Nakoda First Nation

A single female resident of the house was able to escape unharmed.
Cochrane-based musician reignites her music career during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cochrane-based musician reignites her music career during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Because of technology we have all of this at our fingertips now. You can send files back and forth and you can have anybody play on your songs. That is amazing."
Story Workshop teaching student's literacy through play

Story Workshop teaching student's literacy through play

"It sparks imagination in the students, it allows for flexibility in their writing tasks and it allows for differentiation and inclusion in the classroom," Pocklington said.
Cochrane Urgent Care receives donation of four training mannequins from the Rotary Club of Cochrane

Cochrane Urgent Care receives donation of four training mannequins from the Rotary Club of Cochrane

“It is absolutely a partnership that has been vital for Cochrane Urgent Care, and is greatly appreciated."
Spring Pop-Up Market celebrating creators from Cochrane area

Spring Pop-Up Market celebrating creators from Cochrane area

“It’s so fun to see the vendors because a lot of the vendors know each other and will buy from each other. They have their own sense of community and it can feel like you’re making new friends every weekend,” Leonzio said. “You’re always going to see something new.”
Water bill complaint highlights need for Town of Cochrane to develop clearer policy

Water bill complaint highlights need for Town of Cochrane to develop clearer policy

"For $150, this many people involved in that kind of decision is just simply a waste of time in my mind," said councillor Alex Reed. "Strategically we should be looking at much more broader issues like the policy around this."
Public interest review begins for controversial Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir

Public interest review begins for controversial Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir

“I think the evidence will show that the Springbank project is not a stand-alone project,” Rae said. “The purported benefits of the Springbank dam will only be realized if there is also an upstream dam on the Bow River.”
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