Local News

A Cochrane couple seeking to facilitate dialogue on world issues will be hosting their 17th annual State of the World Forum Joining Hands Across the Lines: The Power of Unity in Diversity on Dec. 29.

Jack Tennant concluded an evening in his honour with grace, humility, wisdom and a call for giving that has defined him as a person over the years and has earned him the love and respect of Cochrane.

Chief candidate Georgina Rollins is campaigning on bringing transparency and accountability to the Bearspaw First Nation and her first order of business is investigating band's financial situation.

The Cochrane Eagle Dining Card is here! Buy one entree and get one entree free. Purchase the Cochrane Dining Card for only $35 plus GST and save up to $225 at local Restaurants. Buy one entree and get a second entree free (up to $15).

Renata MacQueen of Radon West is encouraging more Cochranites to take part in an ongoing “citizen scientist” study to test homes for radon levels.

Town council budget deliberations held last Friday resulted in a slight reduction in the proposed 2017 property tax rate. Council managed to increase funding to several organizations while reducing the tax increase to 0.83 per cent from the 0.

The annual Children’s Christmas Party hosted by Our Lady Queen of Peach Ranch will be at south ranch located in Bragg Creek this weekend. Each year the Christmas party offers a “unique Christmas experience free of charge.

The Town of Cochrane has issued a warning to stay off local stormwater ponds.

Redwood Meadows and Bragg Creek scenery can now be viewed on the flat screen with the release of A Miracle on Christmas Lake, an Alberta filmed directed by John Kissack and produced by Calgary-based actor turned producer Jayson Therrien.