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Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary

Coffee with Warren: Mountain meadow art with Anne McGilvary

Tis that time of year when Cochrane is treated to art shows that gladden the heart.
New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

New study explores visitor experiences in Alberta dark sky preserves

How does spending a night gazing up at the unspoiled sky impact astrotourists? Is it enough to change how they think about light pollution, or does the sense of wonder fade like the milky way under city lights?
Letter to the Editor: Commending the effort of our paper boy

Letter to the Editor: Commending the effort of our paper boy

It was a dismal day, Thursday 4 April 2024 - the snow was thick, wet and heavy. And yet; despite this, our local Gleneagles newspaper boy was out delivering.
The Foothills Art Club's 2024 Spring Show and Sale at St. Andrew's United Church

The Foothills Art Club's 2024 Spring Show and Sale at St. Andrew's United Church

Artists from the Foothills Art Club displayed their latest works of art at St. Andrew's United Church for their 2024 Spring Show and Sale on April 20.
Boil Water advisory issued for parts of Rocky View County

Boil Water advisory issued for parts of Rocky View County

Alberta Health Services have issued a Boil Water Advisory for residences supplied by Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System in Rocky View County Due to an issue with the Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System and several Rocky View County water systems which d
COMMENTARY: Facebook is not for news

COMMENTARY: Facebook is not for news

Where are you reading these words right now? It could be your phone, your tablet, a laptop or desktop computer. Or even in print.
Canada had warmest winter on record, Alberta didn't fare the worst

Canada had warmest winter on record, Alberta didn't fare the worst

Environment and Climate Change Canada officials are hopeful for a rebound of precipitation this spring after a dismal amount of snowfall this past winter.
ROARR raises funds for equine therapy ranch in Springbank

ROARR raises funds for equine therapy ranch in Springbank

It wasn’t very noisy as the good folks at the ROARR ranch played their video for gathered guests and donors Friday, with perhaps the only sound being the rustle of Kleenex to dab some eyes, as the narrator’s voiceover said, “In the
Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer.
Man charged after being shot by Cochrane RCMP officer

Man charged after being shot by Cochrane RCMP officer

The suspect suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and no officers or members of the public were injured.
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