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Bringing Mother's Day history into the present

Bringing Mother's Day history into the present

Anna Jarvis. Does that name mean anything to you? There’s a good chance it doesn’t. But the name, along with the woman it was beholden to, are at the heart of why May 11 is a day 133 million cards are purchased, $2.
Celebrating volunteers of Victims Services

Celebrating volunteers of Victims Services

This year’s National Victims of Crime Awareness Week will be held across Canada, April 19-25. This year’s theme is Shaping The Future Together. Wildrose M.P.
Surviving Buchenwald

Surviving Buchenwald

On April 11 1945, American troops from U.S. Third Army walked through the gates of Buchenwald only to be greeted by survivors from one of darkest crimes in human history. April 11 of this year will mark its 70th anniversary.
Girls have a night out

Girls have a night out

The girls will be out in Water Valley April 11 for Girls Night Out, an event in support of Global Wonders, held at the Water Valley Church Events Centre.
Cochrane teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award

Cochrane teacher nominated for Edwin Parr Award

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has announced its representative for this year’s Alberta School Board’s Association’s (ASBA) Edwin Parr Award. The 2015 Edwin Parr Award nominee from RVS is Joshua Lafleur from Ecole Manachaban Middle School in Cochrane. “Mr.
Canada West Foundation fears impact of TFWP changes

Canada West Foundation fears impact of TFWP changes

As per the changes brought to fruition last July to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), April 1 marked the deadline for permit expiration for those low-wage earners who have been in Canada working through the program for more than four years
Rocky View County council tables Cochrane school site decision

Rocky View County council tables Cochrane school site decision

Rocky View County (RVC) council gave first and second reading on March 24 to a Public Services District redesignation on a section of land outside of Cochrane.
Murder charges laid

Murder charges laid

*UPDATE* RCMP located the remains of Nicholas Lush April 8 in the Longview area.
Municipal census begins April 10

Municipal census begins April 10

Boot up your computers, because the Town of Cochrane census begins April 10, and the town is asking that residents participate online.
Fish and Wildlife search for those who discarded dead moose

Fish and Wildlife search for those who discarded dead moose

Cochrane Fish and Wildlife officers are seeking public assistance in the apprehension of those responsible for shooting and leaving a young bull moose near Cochrane.
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