Local News

After spending a day assessing the damage of the 4 a.m. fire that ‘engulfed’ the 142-year-old historic McDougall Church, the board of directors are hopeful to rebuild.

The historic 142-year-old McDougall Church located approximately 30 kilometres west of Cochrane caught fire during the early hours May 22. Fire services from the MD of Bighorn responded to the blaze. No one was available for comment on Monday.

Cochrane ATB Financial was packed with community members, politicians and media on Friday morning for the reveal of Cochrane Dollars - the town’s launch of its very own currency to promote local economy and pride.

Businesses partnering with Rock the Waves Starting June 1, local businesses will be introducing special products or services with a portion of proceeds going towards Cochrane’s new aquatic, curling and multisport centre.

Town administration will be seeking public input into the draft design of the future dog park until June 1.

A Cochrane teenager did something special last month to recognize the community’s first responders. “I wanted to bake them cakes,” 17-year-old Megan White said with a laugh.

With the 2017/18 transportation budget submitted to the Minister of Education's office, Rocky View Schools (RVS) officials are exploring their options if the division's proposed transportation fee increase is not approved.

Glenbow School teacher Kara Vincent is helping with the Alberta government’s curriculum rewrite and part of that is updating how schools approach First Nations teaching.

Cochrane’s annual Mutt Strut is returning on May 27.

Cochrane Farmers’ Market organizers are gearing up for another abundant year and are reminding community groups they hold a special place at the Saturday event.