Skip to content

Local News

Council proposes 2.98% tax increase

Council proposes 2.98% tax increase

Following council deliberations last week, Cochrane is looking at a 2.98 per cent tax increase for 2019. A final vote to adopt the budget is set for Dec. 10 council.
Animal shelter at "unusual" overcapacity

Animal shelter at "unusual" overcapacity

There are too many animals being brought into the shelter, pushing the facility to be unusually full, according to Tracy Keith, executive director of the Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS).
Franciscan friars celebrate 70 years in Cochrane

Franciscan friars celebrate 70 years in Cochrane

Cochrane's own friary celebrated its 70th anniversary last week and the message of the evening was that its future holds change.
Air quality monitoring kick off

Air quality monitoring kick off

Cochrane’s air will now be continuously monitored on site rather than getting readings from Calgary.
Redwood Meadows first community with disposable diaper composting site

Redwood Meadows first community with disposable diaper composting site

Two dads, Mark Arishenkoff and Kyle MacQuarrie, are taking the odour out of the trash can and looking for more communities to climb aboard the disposal diaper composting bus.
Jones Estate Land development application struck down a third time

Jones Estate Land development application struck down a third time

While town council ruled in favour of the residents of GlenEagles united in their opposition to the development of the Jones Estate land, a mechanism has yet to be put in place to prevent a future application from coming forward.
Eagle’s Nest Women’s shelter seeking clothing donations

Eagle’s Nest Women’s shelter seeking clothing donations

The women’s shelter in Morley is in dire need of pajamas, undergarments and socks this winter.
Helping Hands get mechanically savvy this Saturday

Helping Hands get mechanically savvy this Saturday

Those looking to become more mechanically inclined or feel confident and savvy while shopping for a used vehicle may wish to take part in a free workshop this Saturday.
Town council meeting highlights

Town council meeting highlights

Marigold benefits Michelle Toombs, CEO of Marigold Library Systems, presented to council on what services the town is receiving for its per capita funding costs for the membership of the Cochrane Public Library.
$3-million capital campaign launches for pregnancy centre

$3-million capital campaign launches for pregnancy centre

Soon-to-be and new mothers will hopefully have a long-term place to stay in Cochrane.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks