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Former Bear's Den owner helps catch international fugitive

Former Bear's Den owner helps catch international fugitive

A recent capture of America’s “Most Wanted Deadbeat ” - a man on the run from U.S. authorities for not paying child support and using a false alias in Canada -came down to a cherry pit, a local restaurant and a quick Google search.
WinterFest in need of more volunteers

WinterFest in need of more volunteers

Organizers of WinterFest are calling for more community members to volunteer for this year's event on March 3.
Further GlenEagles development going back to council

Further GlenEagles development going back to council

Residents concerned with the potential re-zoning and development of a four-acre parcel of land in GlenEagles - known as the Jones Estate - are growing tired of revisiting what has become an issue of contention in the community.
Olympic Torch inspires Cochrane students

Olympic Torch inspires Cochrane students

Despite the distance, one Cochrane school is feeling a little bit closer to the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Sports Centre does strategic planning, visioning for 2025

Sports Centre does strategic planning, visioning for 2025

The Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) board has released its mandate and guiding principles, revealing where the volunteer-run board would like to see the facility by the year 2025.
Additional paramedics could relieve pressure on ambulance resources

Additional paramedics could relieve pressure on ambulance resources

Cochrane paramedics might not find themselves diverted to Calgary medical emergencies as much in the future.
County policing survey hoped to lead to crime reduction, Henn

County policing survey hoped to lead to crime reduction, Henn

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

Car thefts continue

Cochrane RCMP continues to grapple with the surge of stolen vehicles affecting the area. In three days, between Feb.
Students show off innovation at science fair

Students show off innovation at science fair

Nearly 300 students had the opportunity to put their textbook knowledge to the test last week during the Mitford School science fair.
Mayor sets direction for rodeo grounds

Mayor sets direction for rodeo grounds

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.
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