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Weed control causes concern in Bragg Creek

Weed control causes concern in Bragg Creek

The head of Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA) is acknowledging there needs to be a better way to deal with pesky weeds.
Morley haunted house celebrates 20th anniversary

Morley haunted house celebrates 20th anniversary

An old, vacant farmhouse, rumoured to have been the site of paranormal activity for decades, will welcome the public to 19 days of scares.
Chiniki threatens to sue Stoney Nakoda First Nation resident for social media comments

Chiniki threatens to sue Stoney Nakoda First Nation resident for social media comments

The Chiniki Band – part of Stoney Nakoda First Nation – is warning Nakoda members not to voice their opinions on social media – or be sued. On Sept.
Cochrane Scouts climbing charts with popcorn sales

Cochrane Scouts climbing charts with popcorn sales

One of the best in the West. It's a title the Cochrane Scouts are not taking lightly. With hundreds of Scouts organizations across Canada, the Cochrane kids are ringing in 17th in the country for popcorn sales.
Reed family donates $100,000 to handibus

Reed family donates $100,000 to handibus

Rocky View Regional Handibus Society just received a handy donation and it’s big enough to buy a new bus. A Cochrane family, the Reeds, recently donated just under $100,000 to the organization.
Wineglass ranch land protected in perpetuity

Wineglass ranch land protected in perpetuity

Around 25 years ago, Edith Wearmouth jotted down several goals for the Wineglass Ranch, a six-generation, family-run ranch she operated, onto a brown piece of paper, and among the goals were how to keep the lands healthy.
Human remains of Johnny Kootenay found

Human remains of Johnny Kootenay found

Human remains of a known community member who went missing last winter were found. Johnny Kootenay was discovered near his home in Morley, according to a relative, Trina Kootenay.
Women's shelter FUNdraiser tickets on sale

Women's shelter FUNdraiser tickets on sale

An event next month is looking to rally a strong turnout to dance the night away in support of a cause that has been receiving overwhelming support from the Cochrane community.
RCMP report reveals success of crime reduction initiatives

RCMP report reveals success of crime reduction initiatives

RCMP presents Insp. Lauren Weare with Cochrane RCMP was on deck to present 2017 crime stats and an overview of where the detachment is at with respect to budget boosts to hire more staff to implement crime reduction strategies and intake backlog.
$44M cattle ranch gifted to U of C

$44M cattle ranch gifted to U of C

A ranch worth $44M including its 1,000 head of cattle is being donated to the University of Calgary (U of C) making it the largest property donation in Canadian history. W.A. Ranches Ltd.
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