Local News

Rockyview County has issued a fire advisory due to dry/windy conditions. All outstanding burning permits are suspended until further notice.

One Cochrane family that has experienced a new lease on life through organ donation will march once again this year for the Kidney Foundation.

On April 19, I had the honour of being the keynote speaker at the 2018 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards event held at the Cochrane RancheHouse and sponsored by CANLIN ENERGY, Volunteer Alberta, Cochrane Family and Community Support Services, Alberta Govern

Organizers of two back-to-back event fundraising for Cochrane's future women's shelter, Big Hill Haven, surpassed expectations, with a combined total of more than $52,000 and counting.

Schools in Cochrane are making changes to the way physical activity is taught and the upgrades are touted to be the building blocks of physical learning.

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at a shelter. Starting before 7 a.m., our animal care staff comes in to ensure lights are on and doors are unlocked for the arrival of volunteers, and morning meds are dispensed.

Cochrane High School's environmental group has another big project on the way. Eight students on the school's Sustainable Development Committee are currently fundraising for 144 solar panels to be mounted on their school gymnasium roof.

Paranormal investigators from Ghost Hunt Alberta searched for ghosts at Rockyview Hotel last Friday night at a sold out event. The investigators' findings suggest the hotel may have more of a supernatural presence than originally thought.

A family and army of volunteers were left in shock following the untimely death of Bob Campbell, the 68-year-old man who was killed in a two-vehicle collision on April 27. "He was a man of action.

Members from various religious backgrounds convened at the RancheHouse last week to discuss the elements needed to create lasting peace.