Community Connections

Nov. 7 is “Alberta Book Day” and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) is hoping Albertans appreciate their local book publishing industry and authors.

Cochrane Emergency Training Services (CETS) is looking for sponsors for their free monthly child and infant CPR workshops. November is CPR Month in Canada.

Janice Jo Lee is bringing her eclectic mix of spoken word and music to Found Books Nov. 9

It’s great exercise for core, arms and legs with tons of fresh air, lots of Vitamin D, and it makes you feel good all over, while providing an essential service to those Cochranites who otherwise could feel stranded.

The Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation is holding its annual fundraiser auction/dinner on Oct. 28, and although tickets are sold out, there’s still a good opportunity to take part and bid on their unique offerings via the online auction.

To help welcome and introduce newcomers from around the world to the community, the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) plans to host their 8th annual “Leaves Abound from All Around” celebration on Oct. 18.

"Taste of Cochrane" will take place on Saturday with several local restaurants taking part in the annual local foodie event.

A showcase of the finest art pieces by the minds and hands of local artists can be seen at the Foothills Art Club 2023 Fall Art and Show Sale on Oct 14.

Local Rotarian and community volunteer leader, Dan Kroffat feels it is time to take a step back and let others carry the torch forward as he shifts to a less active role.

Not even a month in the saddle as Cochrane’s rodeo royalty, the 2024 Cochrane Lions Rodeo Queen Riley Larsen, spoke with a reporter with The Eagle , about her thoughts in the role, some of her new-found responsibilities, and what it means to we