Local News

Rocky View County (RVC) has completed a policing survey in response to citizen concerns over rural crime. The survey, which closed Feb.

Cochrane RCMP continues to grapple with the surge of stolen vehicles affecting the area. In three days, between Feb.

Nearly 300 students had the opportunity to put their textbook knowledge to the test last week during the Mitford School science fair.

Keeping the Cochrane Lions Rodeo grounds in the heart of downtown is what Mayor Jeff Genung maintains is best for the community and he says that is the direction the town is taking.

Members of the Stoney Nakoda Nation voted down a land re-designation referendum yesterday, Feb. 15, which would have seen nearly 3,000 hectares of land re-zoned for commercial use.

Cochrane RCMP received 25 complaints of thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and mischief to vehicles in the past week. Of the 25 complaints, 18 were stolen vehicles.

Coun. Morgan Nagel is looking to repeal the town’s garburator ban as a move to push the town closer to its zero waste strategy mandate.

Coun. Morgan Nagel is advocating for a new type of zoning, “Residential Estates” (R-E) to address what he feels is a gap in housing product availability for Cochrane homeowners.

The Cochrane North development is readying to present to Rocky View County council at the Feb. 27 council meeting. The project is being managed by Tulum Developments on behalf of Weedon Joint Venture.

Conservatives are gearing up for a unity celebration party, where United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Jason Kenney will be the featured guest.