PC Party candidates
With the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party nomination looming, the five candidates have been trekking their way through the riding, from Cochrane to Canmore, on to Banff and back into Bragg Creek.
Chiniki chief, Bruce Labelle
The newly elected chief and council for the Chiniki band in Morley was officially inaugurated on Jan. 20 as questions over the December election linger.
Chief Bruce Labelle, who was re-elected for his third term, was welcomed into office by an auditorium filled with more than 150 people.
Tom Copithorne
Tom Copithorne, co-owner/operator of Copithorne & Ward, a livestock services company, is one of two candidates running for the Wildrose Party nomination for Banff-Cochrane.
A Springbank High School graduate, Copithorne has worked in the cattle business for 30 years and feels that the skills he has acquired in the industry will lead to success in the political arena.
Russ Lyster
The Wildrose Party is stepping into the fray with two candidates hoping to represent Banff-Cochrane as the next MLA.
One of those contenders is Exshaw resident Russ Lyster, who is currently the president of the Wild Rose Conservative Electoral District Association.
Cochrane U10 Red Rockies
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre will be ringing with activity this weekend as the third-annual Cochrane Classic ringette tournament descends on the facility.
Town of Cochrane
Planning for the expansion and development of Highway 1A, Centre Avenue and the former Domtar site are progressing as planned.
Rick Deans, senior manager of infrastructure, along with senior manager for sustainable planning services, Kathy Dietrich, were on hand during the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn on Jan. 18 to discuss the three major projects.
Colin Davidson, left, and brother Cameron.
The annual Cochrane celebration of Robbie Burns Night — an evening filled with traditional dance, food and song in homage to the famed 18th century Scottish icon and poet — will be of particular significance to any parent or person who has ever been affected by war.
Coun. Jeff Toews
The Cochrane Environmental Action Committee (CEAC) presented several findings and recommendations to town council on Jan. 23 regarding water conservation, emphasizing the importance of new technology and public awareness.
Gerald Morrison
Gerald Morrison, a Cochrane veteran of the Canadian Forces, received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Calgary on Jan. 18.
The acclamation, which was awarded to 13 people from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, is bestowed upon those who have provided admirable service to the veteran community, something Morrison has been extremely active in after serving his country for 36 years.
Fraid Knot
The feisty fivesome known as Fraid Knot, will be bringing their eclectic Scottish-Celtic-rock sound from Calgary to Cochrane on Jan. 28 to entertain the haggis-bearing, kilt-wearing scotch-drinkers who will be dancing until the wee hours of the following morning.
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