Local News

Due to changing conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has lifted its Fire Advisory for West Rocky View County. Effective as of May 1, there are no fire advisories or bans in the West Division of the County, and permit burning is allowed.

Recent precipitation has helped, but Alberta isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to the wildfire threat.

The merger of two of Alberta's largest credit unions closed May 1

The Cochrane Eagle is pleased to welcome Annelise Pollard as our new student intern. Annelise will primarily working as our digital reporter as well as doing general news and community stories.

It may be a little late, but April showers appear to be on the horizon at last.

The Cochrane Music Society commissioned two works to celebrate their enduring commitment to music, culture, and community.

With rapid population growth in the Rocky View Schools district these past number of years, the RVS board felt it should launch a ward boundary review to account for it.

With Bill 20 brought forward to Alberta Legislature, Mayor Jeff Genung shares his thoughts on the changes it can bring to Cochrane.

According to the Town of Cochrane, the interchange project has reached a significant milestone. Girders have been lifted for the new Highway 22 bridge over Highway 1A is set to begin in the upcoming days and will continue throughout May.

Opponents of a provincial government proposal to build a dam on the Bow River just east of Cochrane are having trouble understanding why the project has even remained a possibility this long.