Lt. Braden Greaves

A local soldier will be sporting the flag of Cochrane when he joins the Canadian Forces’ effort in Afghanistan later on this year.

Lt. Braden Greaves, who was born in Cochrane and graduated from Bow Valley High School in 2003, was presented with a town flag Aug. 30, which will be flown at the Kandahar Air Field  for the duration of his scheduled posting there. (more…)

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Lisa Murray

The board chair of Cochrane’s only theatre group said she is fearful for the future of the organization.

JoAnn Ayotte has been with Vision Theatre Players for more than a decade, back when the group was a twinkle in the eye of founder Wendy Punter.

At the time, local enthusiasm for home-grown entertainment (more…)

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Sabrina Millman

As BMX rider Sabrina Millman lined up at the start for her final race at the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) National Championships Aug. 28, one thought crossed through her mind — just relax.

A crash on the Airdrie course earlier in the day nearly ended the determined 16-year-old Cochranite’s quest to be named Canada’s best junior female rider; however, none of that mattered now. (more…)

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Coun. Ivan Davies

Although the last member of the current council to toss his name in the hat, Coun. Ivan Davies said “choosing to stay involved in Cochrane politics was not a difficult decision.”

He said he enjoyed the last three years serving on council, but the more difficult decision was the time commitment.

“Having my trailer servicing company, Trailerco, north of town just means I have to stay organized and focused on the issues (more…)

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Springbank Airport

The Springbank Airport is expanding by three hangars and the airport general manager said the extra facilities are good for business.

“Any development at the airport that generates a land lease is good business,” said Larry Stock.

Moving into one of the hangars is charter company Central Aviation, who is currently spread out in three smaller hangars (more…)

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RCMP

Cochrane RCMP have laid charges after discovering a marijuana stash worth roughly $1,800 during a traffic stop Aug. 25.

A vehicle was travelling southbound out of Cochrane on Highway 22 was pulled over.

During an investigation by a RCMP member, a “substantial” amount of marijuana was discovered. (more…)

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RCMP

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a Calgary hospital with severe head injuries after being rear-ended by a fellow rider near Bragg Creek Aug. 25.

Eyewitnesses report a group of bikers were travelling southbound on Highway 22 when the lead member slowed suddenly.

Another rider ran into him and both members were thrown into the air. (more…)

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Coffee With Warren

This week’s column is my public statement of solidarity with some of our Cochrane coffee companions who are in distress over the unjust treatment of members of their faith in Iran.

Over the past 15 years I have come to know and respect several dozen followers of the Bahá’í religion in our area. They walk the talk of their belief in the essential unity of all peoples and concern for universal human rights.

Yet on Aug. 8 in a revolutionary court (more…)

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Rocky View School Division

Cochranites should soon see the completion of the town’s first kinder-care centre at Glenbow Elementary School in October.

Wesley Oginski, learning director for Rocky View Schools, said in 2009 Alberta Child and Youth Services put out a call for proposals for an initiative called the Child Care Space Creation Innovation fund.

“There was recognition (more…)

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