Local News

A Bragg Creek gas station attendant said he still can’t believe thieves who stole more than $100 in diesel – then led police on a high speed chase into Calgary – thought to buy fuel additive before driving away.

Green water or not, all signs are pointing to Sunday as the official opening day of the Jayman Built Aquatic Centre to the public. “The pool is still green … it’s metals and minerals reacting in the water,” explained the town’s CAO Suzanne Gaida.

Police are urging residents to be vigilant and use caution after a Springbank area man was shot at during a property theft this morning.

Cochranites have something to chew on, as far as John Gilchrist is concerned.

Police are urging area residents to be vigilant and use caution after a Springbank resident was shot at during a property theft last week.

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.

Cochrane’s annual Back Pack Program is looking for donations to help disadvantaged families.

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.

The Cochrane Legion is aiming to raise $20,000 to complete its planned expansion of the community cenotaph.

Rocky View Schools has approved a $280 bus fee for students who live less than 2.4 kilometres from their school.