Local News

Soggy conditions will continue today.

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Pete Guthrie continues to dig for clarity on the status of the long-awaited interchange project at highways 1A/22. Last Thursday (June 20) Guthrie had an opportunity to ask Minister of Transportation Rick McIvor

The Town of Cochrane will review areas that flooded and make any necessary improvements.

The Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee has just implemented an annual scholarship program.

While the rain is likely taking the focus off the gas prices in town, GasBuddy.com is reporting no changes to Cochrane prices, which are still at 106.9 cents per litre. Prices in Calgary are still considerably lower at 91.

Larry Want, president of the Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society, was standing guard at the Cochrane Museum as rising waters threatened the building that is still recovering from flood damage that occurred back in March.

Heavy rain continues to fall causing flooding in Cochrane. As much as 100 mm could fall on the region.

Another wet day on the way.

Arrowhead Veterinary Centre is helping save canine lives with a dog blood donor clinic this Sunday.

Mayor Jeff Genung delivered his mid-year “state of the union (town)” address to a Cochrane Chamber-hosted luncheon on June 19.