Municipal District of Bighorn

Great video from Alberta Environment and Parks on managing carnivore conflict in rural areas. Have a watch! https://youtu.be/FpA3Xumfg9M

Still time to register for this event happening this Thursday!

Join the MD and Foothills Forage & Grazing Association for the Preparing for the Grazing Season Workshop taking place on February 17th at the Didsbury Rugby Community Hall. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-pasture-for-the-grazi

Still time to register for the Environmental Farm Plan workshop taking place on February 9th. This will be an in person event at the Rocky View County office. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/environmental-farm-plan-efp-wor

Parking during snow removal operations.

12 Horses from the Richards road area have gotten out of their pasture and are suspected to be in and around the Jamieson Road/Stoney Reserve area. All 12 are branded on the left hip with 'OK' If seen please contact the MD of Bighorn at 403-673-3611

Due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and the highly transmissible Omicron variant, we’ve made the decision to cancel our Living in the Natural Environment event that was scheduled to take place on Friday February 4th, 2022 at the Cochrane RancheHouse.

Living in the Natural Environment Tickets are on sale now! Call the MD office at 403-673-3611 to purchase yours.

May 12, 2021 Fish and Wildlife Update Officers have determined the bear involved is a mature female grizzly bear. It is not known whether the female grizzly was accompanied by cub(s), but based on evidence, a single bear was involved in the attack, and it was likely a defensive encounter and not a predatory attack. Fish and wildlife officers have closed the area around Waiparous Village Trail System north of the village due to the bear attack. Officers have been actively att...empting to locate and trap the bear involved, but there has been no sign of bear activity in the area over the past few days. The area will remain closed for at least another two weeks as officers continue to monitor the area. The trails are clearly marked with signage and closure tape, and we are asking people not to enter the closure for their own safety. Under the Wildlife Act, it is unlawful to enter an area closed by a wildlife officer. This will be strictly enforced and people entering a closure area could be charged and fined. The area map is attached. See more

Consider following this Cochrane Mental Health Awareness Week Facebook event page for daily mental wellness ideas and tips every day in May

We are a family of four and both myself and my wife workwe have always been great at saving and budgeting. But you can’t plan for something like a pandemic; nothing prepares you for the drastic impact it will have on your family’s life. COVID-19 affects us all, even those who are great at saving. Family and Community Support Services has launched the Here for You campaign with personalized supports and referrals to help you get through these challenging times. Visit us onl...ine here http://bit.ly/hereforyoucanmore to learn more about our services or to get in touch with us. MD Bighorn residents can access services through both the Towns of Canmore and Cochrane for supports and referrals during this pandemic. Town of Cochrane has MANY supports available; accessed through https://www.cochrane.ca/COVID-19 or calling FCSS at 403-851-2250

GOOD FOOD BOX! Order before Monday, May 10 at 9 am; for pick up in Exshaw/Kananaskis on Monday, May 17 Now accepting PayPal as well as Credit Cards! https://bowvalleygoodfoodbox.com/

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SAY? The Cochrane Sport and Physical Activity Survey is LIVE and closing on May 7th Complete the survey at www.sport4lifecochrane.com ... For the results to be meaningful we want to ensure the message gets out to Cochrane area residents from all backgrounds, interests, cultures, and abilities. THIS SURVEY IS NOT JUST FOR SPORT FAMILIES - we want to hear from those who do not participate in physical activity as well as those that do. Please share the survey throughout your organization or network Enter to win FABULOUS prizes for completing the survey. Prizes include a massage, sport prize packs, gift certificates to local businesses and MORE! Survey links available at www.sport4lifecochrane.com for the parent survey or the community survey. [email protected] www.sport4lifecochrane.com @sport4lifecochrane

AND sign up for Civic Alert the MD's Emergency Notification System (if you haven't already!) https://www.mdbighorn.ca/379/Emergency-Notification

Good Food Box pick-up and Bread Rescue at the MD Office’s garage is tomorrow - Monday, Jan. 18; 4:30-6pm. Wear a mask and come on by!

Update: January 19: Owners have been located!!! This pup was found in the vicinity of Highway 22 and the 1a. No ID and has a rainbow colored collar. He is a small Husky cross. Please contact the MD Bylaw services if you have any information. 403-673-3611

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Alberta and the University of Waterloo, Alberta Conservation Association developed a short, voluntary online landowner survey. Landowners can answer questions about their property, the number of hunting requests they receive, how many hunters they say yes to, and the factors they consider when allowing or denying access. ACA wants to hear your thoughts on what’s working, and what could be done better. Survey deadline is February 16th https://www.ab-conservation.com//hunter-recruitment-and-t/

Cross Training - Exshaw Online via ZOOM ! 6 Mondays &/or Thursdays; Jan 18 - Feb 25, 9:30-10:30 am &/or 6:30-7:30 pm Register online https://bit.ly/3bxAAWU by 6 pm Sunday, January 17, Zoom links emailed at 8:30 am on Monday Jan 18 ... $60 for 6 classes + GST = $63 See more

Public is encouraged to provide feed back until 4:30 January 15, 2021

Missing Dog: LEEZA IS A GREAT PYRENEESE/ST BERNARD/AKITA CROSS, FEMALE, SPAYED, TATTOOED & MICROCHIPPED. SHE HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE THE NIGHT OF DEC 30TH FROM NE CALGARY LEEZA BOLTED FROM HER TRAINER FROM THE PARKING LOT AT THE BEDDINGTON DRIVING RANGE IN NE CALGARY THE NIGHT OF DEC 30TH, AFTER KIDS LET OFF FIREWORKS NEARBY, & HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON LEEZA’S LOCATION PEASE CALL US AT 403-609-9778.