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Don't miss out on August's solar eclipse

Don't miss out on August's solar eclipse

It might not be an once-in-a-lifetime event but Cochranites will have to wait seven years if they miss August’s solar eclipse. “To just experience it – it’s fascinating to watch,” said Tim Giese, Cochrane’s amateur astronomer, of the Aug. 21 event.
Minister talks up housing strategy

Minister talks up housing strategy

Alberta’s Minister of Seniors was at Bethany Cochrane last week to tout the province’s new housing strategy, while the seniors care facility continues to push the government to fund its planned expansion.
Community and family mourn slain Morley women

Community and family mourn slain Morley women

The grandmother to three of Glynnis Fox's children - one of the victims in a quadruple murder - is voicing her anger over a life taken too young.
Cochranite makes 2017 Stampede Junior Reporter

Cochranite makes 2017 Stampede Junior Reporter

“Howdy, and welcome to the greatest outdoor show on Earth! I’m Grace Fahlman and I’m live on location at the Calgary Stampede for BMO Kids’ Day.
County paves way for total of four gravel pits on Big Hill Springs Road

County paves way for total of four gravel pits on Big Hill Springs Road

The county is paving the way for what some residents are perceiving could be the new “gravel alley” along Big Hill Springs Road.
RCMP builds relationships in Morley

RCMP builds relationships in Morley

Cochrane RCMP officers are building relationships in Morley on a daily basis and those interactions go well beyond simply policing crime.
Accused murderer back in court this fall

Accused murderer back in court this fall

The man accused of murdering Stoney man Kori Wesley will be back in court this fall more than a year after the incident. Tylen Tray Poucette, 20, from Morley, was charged with second-degree murder of Wesley last August.
Police looking for "person of interest" in quadruple murder case

Police looking for "person of interest" in quadruple murder case

Calgary police are looking for the public’s help to find a woman they say “is believed to have played a significant role in the events that led to the deaths ” of four people earlier this month, including two sisters from Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Police search for "person of interest" in quadruple murder case as donations pour in for victims' 16 children

Police search for "person of interest" in quadruple murder case as donations pour in for victims' 16 children

Calgary police are asking for the public’s help to find a woman they say “is believed to have played a significant role in the events that led to the deaths” of four people earlier this month, including two sisters from Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
Cochrane kid bottling up relief for B.C. wildfires

Cochrane kid bottling up relief for B.C. wildfires

Seven-year-old Cochranite Kiara Wiltshire is putting a call out to the community to help her reach her bottle drive goal by the end of next week for B.C. wildfire relief.
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