Local News

Cochrane’s social media networks and letters sections in the papers rarely take a break from revealing common frustrations that reflect the need to improve infrastructure to keep up with the town’s explosive and relentless growth.

The town is uncertain of when they will be looking for a new senior manager of protective services, as of last week former manager Mac de Beaudrap is no longer employed by the town.

The annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade and Lions Rodeo are taking shape, as organizers and volunteers get ready for a weekend they are confident will not disappoint.

RCMP raided four homes in Cochrane related to organized crime and drugs this morning.

Talk about going out with a splash.

Burnswest is seeking community feedback for its new proposed development, which will be presented at its first open house Sept. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the RancheHouse. The plan will also go to Cochrane council in the near future.

The third annual Prairie Girls vintage market will kick off next weekend with a portion of admission proceeds to go towards the Boys & Girls Club of Cochrane and Area.

Cochrane continues to rally to help support a mother with multiple sclerosis raise money for future stem cell treatments. As previously reported by the Eagle, two fundraisers are planned for the fall, initiated by Shelly Irmen’s caretakers.

With school season starting up again, Cochrane RCMP is reminding drivers and pedestrians to be safe in school zones. “We usually get a lot of complaints about erratic driving in the first couple of months after school starts,” Const.

Cochrane is currently searching for 100 men who “give a damn.” Initiated by Tim Carlson and Rob Miller, the pair is searching for 100 men in Cochrane and surrounding area to “give a damn” and join the new 100 Men of Cochrane chapter.