Recruit Bob Higginson

In the Sept. 21 Cochrane Eagle it was mistakenly reported that Foothills Search and Rescue conducted training exercises at the Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre in Waiparous Sept. 10.

Cochrane Search and Rescue ran the training program and the majority of participants were with Cochrane Search and Rescue. Some, however, were from Foothills Search and Rescue and Calgary Search and Rescue.

The Eagle apologizes for the error and wants to recognize Cochrane Search and Rescue workers for the amazing work that they do, as well as all search and rescue workers in the area. (more…)

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Library art display

Reading is essential, as is the proper management and disposal of our waste, which is exactly why Cochrane town officials voted unanimously to recognize each.

Council members approved two proclamation requests during their Sept. 26 regular meeting, which included acknowledging October as Canadian Library Month and the week of Oct. 17-23 as Waste Reduction Week in Cochrane.

David Larsen, a librarian at Nan Boothby Memorial Library, was present to request that council recognize the work libraries do in communities across Canada, to increase public awareness and continually build positive relationships within respective municipalities. (more…)

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RCMP

A single vehicle accident near Morley Sept. 25 left two of three occupants of the vehicle in hospital with life threatening injuries.

The vehicle was east-bound on Chiniki Lake Road travelling toward Morley when the driver lost control, sending the vehicle into the ditch, where it rolled over.

Alcohol is suspected to have had a role in the accident, which remains under investigation.

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RCMP

Cochrane RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating the person or vehicle behind a hit and run, which evidence indicates involved a motorcycle.

Cochrane RCMP responded on Aug. 12 to an incident that occurred the day prior at around 9 p.m., when a vehicle struck the fence of a residence on the east side of 4th Avenue, north of the Highway 1A intersection. (more…)

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Mayor Truper McBride

During his third annual ‘State of Cochrane’ address, Mayor Truper McBride emphasized the importance of maintaining the community’s fiscal and financial stability moving into the future.

“Financial sustainability has been my primary focus,” he said. “I want to make Cochrane the most competitive place to do business.”

The discussion took place on Sept. 21 at Frank Wills Memorial Hall where McBride spoke to members of the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce, which was responsible for the event, and several local business owners. (more…)

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Wee Jackie Weighs In

Once again a tip of the toque to Karrie Peace and her mighty crew of volunteers for the best Outhouse Races EVER.

It was a great event Sept. 24 with 16 entries — the most ever — many of them with incredible themes — the best ever — and a huge crowd — the best ever.

Already plans are underway for next year but a special tip of the toque to all who helped in anyway and there were many but a special one is Jager Homes.

All too often developers get a bad rap about descending into a community, making their millions then disappearing. (more…)

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Thunder football

St. Timothy Thunder football took on the Bow Valley Bobcats on Sept. 21 for their first home game ever.

The eventual score of the game was 21-1 for the Bobcats, but nonetheless, there was reason for the Thunder to celebrate, as they got to hit the turf in their own backyard for the first time.

“It was great for our kids and our school to see this actually come to fruition,” said Thunder coach, Andy Macri. (more…)

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Town of Cochrane

Town of Cochrane council members had a lengthy discussion during their regular meeting on Sept. 26 about what would be the best course of action for the town to take in regards to the storage of utility trailers.

During council’s Sept. 12 meeting, members had directed administration to research Land Use Bylaw 01/2004, in particular as to what restrictions were within the regulation concerning the placement of utility-type trailers on residential lots through the calendar year. (more…)

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BVH volleyball

It was a victorious weekend for members of the Bow Valley High senior boys and senior girls volleyball teams.

Travelling to Invermere for a weekend tournament Sept. 24-25, both teams returned home with first place.

While the girls didn’t lose a single set all weekend, the boys celebrated a come-back in the semi-finals, down 9-1 in the final set and bouncing back to win 15-12. (more…)

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