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Rocky View Schools taking multi-pronged approach to healthy teen relationships to help curb pregnancy and STI rates

Rocky View Schools taking multi-pronged approach to healthy teen relationships to help curb pregnancy and STI rates

Understanding more about teens' computer-based courtships and training educators to recognize negative behaviours are just two ways Rocky View Schools (RVS)is digging into the complex issue of sexual health to try to decrease pregnancy and infection
New pool draws members, has challenges

New pool draws members, has challenges

It's approaching three weeks since the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre made its public debut - the final chapter of the $48 million town capital project that completes the aquatic/multi-sport facility addition.
Police charge two males in connection with West Valley robbery

Police charge two males in connection with West Valley robbery

Cochrane RCMP combined surveillance video with tips from the public to quickly arrest and charge two males suspected of robbing a West Valley pub early Wednesday morning. Const. Kary Moore said about 12:05 a.m. on Aug.
Tom Hardy announces as first mayoral candidate

Tom Hardy announces as first mayoral candidate

A wise, old man once said that it’s time to start involving young people in politics and turn around voter apathy.
Fireside School's temporary location ready for students

Fireside School's temporary location ready for students

Fireside School’s temporary location on the grounds of Mitford Middle School is ready to receive students – and the principal is inviting any children who might be feeling nervous about the upcoming semester to come and see the new space.
Cenotaph phase two delayed until next year, funds needed

Cenotaph phase two delayed until next year, funds needed

Phase two of the Cochrane Legion’s Cenotaph Revitalization Project will be deferred until next year, due to timing and financial constraints.
Should council meet more than twice monthly?

Should council meet more than twice monthly?

More council meetings? Coun. Morgan Nagel is proposing the next round of mayor and councillors meet three times each month instead of biweekly.
Cochrane Piranha wins silver after swim-off

Cochrane Piranha wins silver after swim-off

Bria Michalski of the Cochrane Piranhas had to take two cracks at winning silver during the Region E Regional Championships in Calgary on Aug. 12 to 13. Michalski and her closest opponent finished in 128.
Jumpstart program aids youth

Jumpstart program aids youth

This year’s Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games will be held at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lions Rodeo still looking for volunteers, sponsors

Lions Rodeo still looking for volunteers, sponsors

The 51st annual Lions Labour Day Rodeo committee is still looking to the community to help make Cochrane’s biggest weekend of the year a success.
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