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New technique makes unique art

New technique makes unique art

A new workshop gives artists an opportunity to employ a unique technique and create stunning modern resin work. “It looks like melted stained glass,” said Doug Chapman, curator at 4Cats Cochrane. “It’s just something different.
Calling all elves: Cochrane Light Up needs you

Calling all elves: Cochrane Light Up needs you

Calling all elves: Cochrane’s annual Christmas celebration needs your help. Cochrane Light Up has been kicking off the holidays in town for more than 30 years.
In the market for Christmas presents?

In the market for Christmas presents?

Now that the Halloween decorations are packed away, it’s time to start planning for the most wonderful time of the year – and area groups are gearing up to get into the spirit of the season. On Nov.
Life inspires for Cochrane authors

Life inspires for Cochrane authors

Two accomplished Cochranites who have put their passions to paper are celebrating their publications this month.
Ladies' night has new meaning

Ladies' night has new meaning

It’s a ladies’ night … with benefits. A group of small business owners in Cochrane are combining a fun evening of mini-facials, short massages and makeup applications with a more sombre message of community support.
Beer company brewing up tourism in Bragg Creek

Beer company brewing up tourism in Bragg Creek

A Bragg Creek resident is brewing up a new attraction which he hopes will bring a bevy of beer-loving tourists to the area. Creeker Baruch Laskin, along with friend Adam McLane and beer expert Kirk Bodnar, are the founders of Bragg Creek Brewing.
Aboriginal performer encourages understanding

Aboriginal performer encourages understanding

More openness and understanding is needed between communities like Cochrane and the Stoney Nakoda First Nation to heal the scars of the past on both sides, says the friend of an award-winning aboriginal artist appearing in Cochrane next month.
Local author publishes first online book

Local author publishes first online book

New Cochrane author Olivia Dawson is about to debut her historical e-book, published through Draft2Digital … The story of the book is called Eunuch’s Daughter, which is a 100,000 word novel based on the life of Queen Esther of Persia in 5th century B
Local author publishes first online book

Local author publishes first online book

New Cochrane author Olivia Dawson is about to debut her historical e-book, published through Draft2Digital … the story of the book is called Eunuch’s Daughter, which is a 100,000 word novel based on the life of Queen Esther of Persia in 5th century B
Pumpkin carvers unite!

Pumpkin carvers unite!

Pumpkin carvers unite! The second annual Pumpkin Lantern Festival is looking for jack-o-lanterns to help light up the night on Oct. 28.
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