5+ hour, 46+ min ago   (519+ words) The final preparations are underway for Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Calgary, with crews completing the transformation of the course overnight. Beginning at 7 a.m., approximately 1,300 athletes from 17 countries will compete in the largest race ever centred in the Cochrane area. The race begins at…...

12+ hour, 16+ min ago   (146+ words) Rocky View County is encouraging local students heading to post-secondary school to explore new scholarship opportunities now available through its Awards and Scholarships webpage. The County has recently added two new scholarships aimed at helping students achieve their educational and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (533+ words) The Hillbilly Hollow at Mitford Park will provide spectators with a place to celebrate Ironman 70.3 Calgary while giving athletes an extra boost of energy when the event makes its Cochrane debut this weekend. The race is expected to attract about…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (205+ words) Cochrane RCMP are asking for the public’s help after a reported road rage incident in Bragg Creek led to a robbery and assault. Police responded around 6:50 p.m. on July 17 to a parking lot on Balsam Avenue in front of the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (301+ words) Shawnee Kish is ready to rock Cochrane tonight as she headlines the Bow Valley Boot Stomp’s all-female Friday lineup. The show at the Cochrane Agricultural Society grounds marks her first time headlining a country music festival. “It’s been a whirlwind,…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (357+ words) Mayor Morgan Nagel says hosting Ironman 70.3 Calgary is more than just bringing a world-class sporting event to Cochrane — it's an opportunity to showcase the community on an international stage while providing a significant economic boost. Nagel joined councillors Marni Fedeyko…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (390+ words) More than 1,300 athletes from 17 countries will converge on Cochrane for Ironman 70.3 Calgary this Sunday, and organizers are ensuring they'll leave with more than memories. Along with the event's signature cowboy belt buckle medal, finishers will have the opportunity to take…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (189+ words) With summer in full swing and more people heading to area lakes and rivers, RCMP are reminding paddle boarders to make sure they have the proper safety equipment before getting on the water. The reminder comes after officers in Sylvan…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (384+ words) As temperatures are set to hit 29 C today, Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area is offering locals a new place to beat the heat. The non-profit has launched a summer pilot program bringing its cooling station right inside the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (242+ words) Wildfire smoke has prompted an Orange Air Quality Warning for Cochrane and the surrounding Rocky View County. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning early Friday morning, saying smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility. The…...