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Local TOPS chapter celebrates 30 years

Local TOPS chapter celebrates 30 years

The Cochrane chapter of the non-profit club TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. “When you have a problem with your weight, it is life long.
Rocky View County asks Bottrel residents to voice gravel pit concerns

Rocky View County asks Bottrel residents to voice gravel pit concerns

Rocky View County administration is requesting all landowners in the Bottrel area who feel they may be impacted by the proposed industrial gravel pit in their rural area to write a letter to the county outlining their concerns, prior to Feb. 19.
Housing market: to buy or not to buy?

Housing market: to buy or not to buy?

With mortgage rates at an all-time low and oil prices ominously floating around $50 a barrel, many Albertans in the real estate market or looking to get in are scratching their heads – to buy or not to buy? “You’re going to hear different opinions, b
Rural crime watch important tool to prevent break-ins

Rural crime watch important tool to prevent break-ins

When thieves targeted her neighbour’s Millarville-area home in 2010 a former MD of Foothills councillor didn’t think twice. Barb Castell stopped a break-in in progress while she was taking care of her vacationing neighbour’s house in January 2010.
Flood-affected Stoney residents moved into Elder's Lodge

Flood-affected Stoney residents moved into Elder's Lodge

Stoney Nation members residing in temporary parks as they await repairs and rebuilds of their flood-impacted homes will now move into the elder’s lodges located on the Nation.
Society formed to preserve Bragg Creek's history

Society formed to preserve Bragg Creek's history

The Greater Bragg Creek Historical Society (GBCHS) is looking for history buffs who would like to volunteer and learn more about the history of Bragg Creek and surrounding areas.
Richards to work on federal budget

Richards to work on federal budget

Wild Rose MP Blake Richards was appointed to the federal government’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Jan. 28, and will play a role in Conservative Party’s efforts to balance its books in 2015.
Short film on gang violence screened in Morley to aid in prevention

Short film on gang violence screened in Morley to aid in prevention

Around 50 people turned out for the screening of A New Warrior for Hope — a short film cast with Stoney Nation members, directed by Jason Gondziola of ycmedia.
Local entrepreneur looks to expand into Cochrane

Local entrepreneur looks to expand into Cochrane

In 2009, Devin Goss did what a lot of people always wish they could do, follow their passion. Goss is a graduate of Cochrane High School and the cofounder of BluPlanet Recycling Inc.
Rural crime watch important tool to prevent break-ins

Rural crime watch important tool to prevent break-ins

On January 20, 2010, Barb Castell stopped a break-in in progress at her neighbour’s home in the Millarville area. Due to her strong sense of responsibility, Castell, a former M.D.
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