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McDougall Church rising from the ashes

McDougall Church rising from the ashes

With the help of a number of Cochrane and area faithful, the McDougall Memorial Church is beginning to rise from the ashes – with the donation of paintings, pews and even a Bible belonging to the McDougall family.
Donations help ease heavy load of cost of school supplies

Donations help ease heavy load of cost of school supplies

Cochrane’s annual Back Pack Program is looking for donations to help disadvantaged families.
Coworking space on the horizon for Cochrane

Coworking space on the horizon for Cochrane

At first glance, the eclectic group of people gathered around a long table at a Cochrane bistro on any given Tuesday may seem like a casual group of friends chatting over hot cups of coffee and tea.
Cenotaph needs $20K

Cenotaph needs $20K

The Cochrane Legion is aiming to raise $20,000 to complete its planned expansion of the community cenotaph.
Bus fees approved at $280 per student

Bus fees approved at $280 per student

Rocky View Schools has approved a $280 bus fee for students who live less than 2.4 kilometres from their school.
Bragg Creek booby-trapped trail claim results in criminal charges

Bragg Creek booby-trapped trail claim results in criminal charges

While the injuries he sustained were real, the circumstances were not - and now a man who claimed to have been injured by a booby-trapped mountain bike trail near Bragg Creek has been charged with fraud and public mischief.
Don't miss out on August's solar eclipse

Don't miss out on August's solar eclipse

It might not be an once-in-a-lifetime event but Cochranites will have to wait seven years if they miss August’s solar eclipse. “To just experience it – it’s fascinating to watch,” said Tim Giese, Cochrane’s amateur astronomer, of the Aug. 21 event.
Minister talks up housing strategy

Minister talks up housing strategy

Alberta’s Minister of Seniors was at Bethany Cochrane last week to tout the province’s new housing strategy, while the seniors care facility continues to push the government to fund its planned expansion.
Community and family mourn slain Morley women

Community and family mourn slain Morley women

The grandmother to three of Glynnis Fox's children - one of the victims in a quadruple murder - is voicing her anger over a life taken too young.
Cochranite makes 2017 Stampede Junior Reporter

Cochranite makes 2017 Stampede Junior Reporter

“Howdy, and welcome to the greatest outdoor show on Earth! I’m Grace Fahlman and I’m live on location at the Calgary Stampede for BMO Kids’ Day.
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