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Greystone will move forward, work to do on neighbourhood plan

Greystone will move forward, work to do on neighbourhood plan

In a 4-3 vote, the future mixed-use community of Greystone received a narrow pass from council - who have opted to exert control over how the development will take shape at later stages. Coun.
Family starts GoFundMe page to help with cancer treatement

Family starts GoFundMe page to help with cancer treatement

A Cochrane family struck with tragic news have raised nearly $10,000 in under one week thanks to the community. Chris Lindsey was suffering from severe pains in his side when he finally went to see a health expert.
Town splash park drowning in doubt

Town splash park drowning in doubt

Families looking to beat the summer heat with the help of a little outdoor water fun are finding themselves disappointed with Cochrane’s claim to splash park fame.
Update: Serious accident off HWY 22 near Springbank, four injured

Update: Serious accident off HWY 22 near Springbank, four injured

Both directions of traffic have reopened on Highway 22 following a serious three-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon.
Value yourself and others will see your worth

Value yourself and others will see your worth

When I worked in the mining industry, I knew from month to month what my salary would be. There was a graded pay scale and, apart from hoping for an end-of-year bonus, I knew I would earn the same amount for the whole year.
Sunset resident remains concerned with offending drivers

Sunset resident remains concerned with offending drivers

It’s not that Sunset Ridge resident Kevin Burns takes issue when music dials up a notch or two in the summer cruising season.
For the Love of Water: Adults learn to swim

For the Love of Water: Adults learn to swim

When Guirlene's boat capsized in Mexico this past December her fist thought was that she couldn't help her family. She had been out on a dingy – a small floating raft – with her daughter and her husband in Mexico.
Technology could transform transit in Cochrane

Technology could transform transit in Cochrane

Transit talks in Cochrane lately are turning traditional thoughts about buses on its head. Devin LaFleche, transit analyst for the Town of Cochrane, is hitting the pavement and looking to connect with as many townspeople as possible ahead of an Aug.
Cochrane couple bring donations to orphaned children in Nigeria

Cochrane couple bring donations to orphaned children in Nigeria

For the last 20 years, Cochranite Gus Yepiz has been travelling to Nigeria for work. Every second month he takes to the airways, spends about 30 days working as a mechanic and then returns homes.
Boosting Cochrane tourism on wish list

Boosting Cochrane tourism on wish list

Early results from a survey conducted by the Cochrane Tourism Association (CTA) have revealed that Cochranites are overwhelming supportive of boosting town tourism.
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