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Morley man faces litany of charges after chase

Morley man faces litany of charges after chase

Cochrane RCMP assisted the Canmore RCMP with the response of a stolen vehicle from Exshaw in the late morning of Jan. 11, which resulted in a foot chase. After attempts were made by police to stop a vehicle, the driver fled.
Mayor wants to make Cochrane smarter with new tech

Mayor wants to make Cochrane smarter with new tech

Cochrane was more than just a face in the crowd at the 2018 Consumer Technology Association Conference.
Students get closer look at waste management

Students get closer look at waste management

Town staff and council took part in a discovery project at Mitford School last week designed to help students learn and think about recycling and waste.
Bear's Den says minimum wage didn't shutter business

Bear's Den says minimum wage didn't shutter business

In light of the media storm surrounding the announcement of the Bear’s Den restaurant closure, co-owner Scott Winograd said he wants to clear up the misunderstanding that the closure is due to increased minimum wage and rather it’s about layered poli
Bragg Creek residents want return of ski hill

Bragg Creek residents want return of ski hill

For Creeker Bob Everett, the future of economic viability for the hamlet lies in the ability for residents, weekenders and tourists to schuss down a mountain.
Calgary recycling stock pile a case for new legislation, says waste manager

Calgary recycling stock pile a case for new legislation, says waste manager

Eco-conscious Cochranites are cautioned to watch for contaminants, such as electronics and scrap metal, seeping their way into blue bins. China has tightened restrictions on recyclable products as of Jan.
Blame parents if children victimized online, speaker

Blame parents if children victimized online, speaker

Do you know enough about social media to keep your kid out of danger? That’s the question TED talk speaker Paul Davis posed to an audience of more than 30 parents at Bearspaw school last Thursday night.
Councillors look to name new bridge to honour vets

Councillors look to name new bridge to honour vets

Couns. Morgan Nagel and Alex Reed are jointly advocating for the town to honour veterans and lives lost in combat in a monumental way.
County gives $255K to sports centre

County gives $255K to sports centre

A motion put forward by Division 9 Coun. Crystal Kissel to donate dollars back to Cochrane’s new pool was met with unanimous Rocky View County councillor support.
Pickleballers score $125,000 from town for new courts

Pickleballers score $125,000 from town for new courts

The Pickleball Posse packed a punch at Monday night’s town council meeting.
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