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Cochrane school "Secret Marathon" huge success

Cochrane school "Secret Marathon" huge success

Ecole Notre Dame des Vallees brought the Secret Marathon 3K Run to Cochrane on March 7.
Half Hitch brew wins gold

Half Hitch brew wins gold

Cochrane’s only craft brewery scooped up gold at the Alberta Small Brewers’ Association’s (ASBA) inaugural awards event for a beer that has a very personal connection.
Mom to Mom Sale this Saturday

Mom to Mom Sale this Saturday

The biannual Cochrane Lioness Mom-to-Mom Sale is returning to the Cochrane Lions Event Centre March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chiniki Band pushes forward with solar park proposal

Chiniki Band pushes forward with solar park proposal

The Chiniki First Nation is pushing forward with a 160-hectare solar energy project despite uncertainty over the potential building site.
NDP begin candidate search

NDP begin candidate search

With the provincial and federal elections both taking place in 2019, constituency associations are mobilizing and drumming up volunteers.
Students learn value of kindness, remember lost friend

Students learn value of kindness, remember lost friend

A group of high school students were reminded of the importance of choosing kindness in everyday scenarios on Monday.
MSI funding, cannabis legalization topical at AUMA leaders caucus

MSI funding, cannabis legalization topical at AUMA leaders caucus

The possible loss of Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding were hot topics at last week's Municipal Leaders Caucus in Edmonton.
Bowl for Kids Sake raises $15,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bowl for Kids Sake raises $15,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

It was a strike for the ninth annual Bowl For Kids Sake event last Sunday.
Library nominated for provincial award

Library nominated for provincial award

The local bearer of all things books is looking for community support this week - with two days to spare.
First Nations special needs children in limbo after funding cut

First Nations special needs children in limbo after funding cut

Talks are underway to save a therapy program from having to abruptly shut its doors at the end of the month.
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