Local News

The Cochrane Legion will once again will be hosting the Remembrance Day ceremony in Cochrane Nov. 11. Steve Jordan is first vice-president of the Legion in Cochrane and is the chairperson of the poppy campaign for 2014.

PetSmart Charities of Canada has recently granted $206,000 to a Bragg Creek veterinarian’s innovative dog contraceptive project, which helps control the free-roaming dog over-population in Canadian First Nations communities.

The blues can mean a number of things to different people – a genre or a feeling. For Kirby Sewell, it is a place of healing. “It’s very visceral, because it comes from a dark place at times. But then we also celebrate.

Cochrane Light Up has taken things to a whole new level this year for its 30th anniversary – a level that will be 30ft above the ground. This year’s festival will take place Saturday, Nov.

The possibility of a regional transit service pilot project to link the communities of Cochrane and Canmore with a Calgary C-Train station may be on the horizon.

There is a rare breed found in Alberta – often talked about, but rarely seen.

The Cochrane RancheHouse has been a lot greener in the last year thanks to the company Executive Mat Service. The RancheHouse was part of a paper towel landfill diversion project pilot program for six months from July – December 2013.

While the Wildrose Party nomination race has yet to be announced, there are two locals who are seeking the party’s nomination for the Banff-Cochrane constituency.

If laughter is the best medicine, then comedian Don Burnstick must be one great doctor. The comedian and public speaker has been involved with healing and wellness for over 20 years and uses humour as his approach.

Holiday enthusiasm will be contagious this year when the Bragg Creek Artisans present their unique hand-made creations at their annual Christmas sale.