For close to 80 years, Bill McLennan has called Bragg Creek home.
In that time, the local author and historian has seen the area shift from a quiet place of relaxation to what he describes as a “madhouse” on the weekends. And with the influx of visitors to the area has also come an increase in [...]

A University of Calgary study released earlier this month found bodychecking more than triples the risk of concussion and other injuries in peewee hockey, players aged 11 and 12.
Because of this, Hockey Canada will likely be sent a series of recommendations by the study’s authors to ban physical contact in peewee. Author of the study, [...]

Coming into this season, Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond set some lofty goals for himself.
Twenty-five goals, 28 assists and 82 games later it’s safe to say those goals and more were reached in what quickly became a breakthrough year for the young Cochrane winger.
“I always feel like you’re learning something and moving forward,” [...]

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It was the greatest night of Mason Raymond’s young life, and the best part of all was that his family and friends were on hand to witness the whole thing.
The 24-year-old emerging NHL star, who grew up on a ranch just outside of Cochrane, scored three goals in succession in the first [...]