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Midwifery care continues to grow, demand increases

Midwifery care continues to grow, demand increases

While Alberta midwives are celebrating the spring budget announcement of an $11 million increase to midwifery care over the next three years, long wait lists remain and there is work to be done if the province wants to meet its goal of boosting midwi
Murdered Stoney man was 'kind and loving'

Murdered Stoney man was 'kind and loving'

Mother of slain Stoney man, Kori Wesley, described her son as “kind and loving.” “My son was funny, he had a good sense of humour. He was loving,” said Kori’s mother, Lori Wesley, 44. “I keep expecting him to come through the door and say ‘hi, mom.
How a stolen gun could affect a life

How a stolen gun could affect a life

Earlier this week a Cochrane man had a registered, legal gun stolen from his vehicle and while the RCMP is investigating the matter, where the gun is now and what it is being used for is unknown. On Aug. 14, a .
Big Brothers Big Sisters launch fundraiser

Big Brothers Big Sisters launch fundraiser

Do you remember the role models that helped shape your life? Was there that one person who pulled you from a dark road to put you on the path of success? Now imagine if that person never existed, what would your life be like today? Every year Big Bro
Rodeo Royalty still has no applicants

Rodeo Royalty still has no applicants

With the deadline for Cochrane Rodeo Royalty contestants fast approaching, the contest remains without applicants, leaving the committee to look to alternatives to keep the program alive.
Drunk man with sword faces nine charges

Drunk man with sword faces nine charges

A man has been arrested and charged with nine criminal code charges after police responded to reports of someone drunkenly wielding a sword.
Dance in the streets

Dance in the streets

Dancing In The Streets is returning to Cochrane on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Pete's Dragon fun for all ages

Pete's Dragon fun for all ages

Normally I’m not one for remakes, in fact, more often than not, I despise them, but Pete’s Dragon is a magical little film that separates itself from almost every other big summer movie this year.
Arshinoff hopeful for direction in time to change voting system

Arshinoff hopeful for direction in time to change voting system

Following a recent trip to Edmonton, Rocky View County (RVC) Div. 2 (Springbank) Coun.
Festival spreads message of mercy

Festival spreads message of mercy

Hundreds of the Catholic faithful gathered at the Tsuut’ina Nations Rodeo and Powwow Centre over the weekend to engage in two days of fun, relaxation and spiritual enrichment.
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