Local News

While the Cochrane RancheHouse remains a popular wedding venue for sweethearts tying the knot in the foothills community, there are a number of other picturesque romantic spots that remain at the top of the wish list.

The Bragg Creek Ducks Unlimited committee has raised $550,332 over the last 20 years, and they hope people will open their wallets once again to support their wetland conservation efforts.

Scott Wagner has been confirmed as the candidate for the Banff-Cochrane riding for the Wildrose Party, as of Jan. 23.

Bats and basins are the big topics this year at the annual Living in the Natural Environment forum presented by the Municipal District of Bighorn, Bow River Basin Council and a number of other sponsors. The event will take place Feb. 6 from 5 – 9 p.

The Bow Valley Rugby Club is introducing a creative way of generating sponsorship for the club’s 2015 season. The new campaign will see one company become the ‘presenting sponsor’ of the Bow Valley Grizzlies for $500.

The Cochrane Tourism Association (CTA) held its annual open house Jan. 21 at the Cochrane Days Inn & Suites to show members, curious newcomers and community leaders everything the non-profit group does to promote the town as a tourist destination.

Organizers of the newly-formed 'Concerned Citizens of Bottrel/Water Valley' group were with high hopes that around 30 people would attend their first of what is likely to be many community gatherings at Dartique Hall Jan. 27.

Bragg Creek resident Dick Koetsier has launched the website and online petition ‘Dam McLean' urging people to sign in an effort to show the province they believe the proposed McLean Creek dry dam is the best option to protect the Greater Bragg Creek

St. Timothy High School’s fundraising event, the Thunder Gala, will be happening once again Feb. 6. The theme this year is ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and will include a Jack Sparrow impersonator, a magician and the school’s award-winning band.

On Jan. 23, Cochrane lost Christina MacKay, a woman who had a true passion for people, this town, and of course, amazing ice cream. “If you knew my mom, you would know that she was the friendliest person ever.