Town of Cochrane
Cochrane’s public library could be forced to reduce its services if funding for the coming year falls short of paying for operating costs.
“It is quite serious,” said Carol Byler, chair of the Nan Boothby Memorial Library board.
She said one of the options available to the library if there is a reduction of funding for 2011 would be to reduce opening hours equating (more…)
Rick Butler
Rocky View County will investigate the amount of risk the municipality took when it borrowed money to build water and wastewater systems to service Balzac.
At a Nov. 25 regular council meeting, Bragg Creek area Deputy Reeve Rick Butler received support from his peers for an initiative to undertake an audit assessing the total county debt.
In addition, Butler’s (more…)
Snow lining main street
A Cochrane resident says ridges left by snow plows on downtown’s sidewalks are an inconvenience to all, and particularly to those who are physically challenged.
“It’s all over town and can be dangerous,” said Joy Sorensen, who works downtown.
Senior citizens, some of whom use a cane to walk, are particularly challenged by large mounds (more…)
Rocky View County
After allowing Bragg Creek residents to speak against and in support of the location for a wastewater treatment plant, a councillor representing the area said a final decision had to be made.
“We now, once and for all, close this debate,” said Deputy Reeve Rick Butler.
Butler next obtained unanimous support from his peers to continue construction of the facility (more…)
Tisha Murvihill
Freshly equipped with her third CD Come Just As You Are, award-winning classical harpist Tisha Murvihill is celebrating her recent album release with an evening of inspirational Christian music at the Bow Valley Baptist Church Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Known for filling rooms with beautiful, calming sounds that can transport any distracted audience member into a meditative state, Murvihill will be accompanied on stage (more…)
Jayden Bowser and Cecilia Sotelo
After spending three months in Cochrane volunteering with local businesses and events, 18 Canada World Youth (CWY) are headed to Peru for the second half of their journey.
The CWY program allows youths aged 15-25 to experience other communities and cultures around the world.
Youths from across Canada and Peru came to Cochrane and volunteered both in town and in Morley. (more…)
Sample of Kingston's work
After spending 33 years with the British Columbia RCMP as a forensic crime scene examiner — including infamous murder cases such as Robert Pickton and Clifford Olson — when Dan Kingston decided to retire he had to give his fancy photo equipment back but missed taking pictures.
“I averaged about 500 rolls of film a year; however, these were not photographs of anything that I care to remember, (more…)
Rick Butler
The new Bragg Creek-area representative says a code of ethics for councillors will go a long way towards improving the municipal government’s transparency, openness and accountability.
Deputy Reeve Rick Butler plans to bring the initiative to his peers in council in a matter of weeks.
“The new council really wants to make sure everything is (more…)
Stoney Nakoda Nation
The Stoney Nakoda Nation Wesley band is holding its election Dec. 8.
The polling stations are at Eden Valley Wellness Centre, the Bighorn Administration Building and the Morley High School Gym.
Candidates for chief include incumbent Clifford Poucette and Ernest Wesley, a former chief who was replaced by Poucette in the last election. (more…)
Town of Cochrane
Tight management and an active search for upper government grants have allowed the Town of Cochrane to finance infrastructure needed for new developments without borrowing or taxing.
At the end of 2011, the town will owe $15.7 million, or 35 per cent of the debt limit allowed by the provincial government.
On Nov. 22, council (more…)
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