Skip to content

Local News

Order of Cochrane nominations open

Order of Cochrane nominations open

The award celebrates outstanding individuals who make the community a better place to be.
Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Ukrainian New Year's celebration in Cochrane

Ukrainian New Year's celebration in Cochrane

Ukrainian New Year's celebration in Cochrane
Pondering on the purpose of our lives

Pondering on the purpose of our lives

Western Wheel columnist Tanya Ryan's most recent existential crisis has her wondering what we're meant to get out of this whole human experience gig.
Letter to the Editor: Calling on MLA Guthrie to acknowledge child's death

Letter to the Editor: Calling on MLA Guthrie to acknowledge child's death

I was devastated to hear of the recent death of a young child that may have been contributed to the fact the (Urgent Car) centre was closed.
Editorial: Bullies like Trump don't stop just because you beg them to

Editorial: Bullies like Trump don't stop just because you beg them to

It is uncertain whether or not Premier Danielle Smith’s ongoing lovefest with President Donald Trump is cleverness or foolishness of the highest order.
Cold winds blowing through Cochrane again this evening

Cold winds blowing through Cochrane again this evening

A low -26 C is expected with a wind chill of -33 C overnight.
Robbie Burns Dinner returning Jan. 25

Robbie Burns Dinner returning Jan. 25

The Cochrane Pipe Band will be celebrating Scottish heritage on Jan. 25 with the return of their annual Robbie Burns Dinner at the Cochrane RancheHouse.
ATA opposes standardized testing on kindergarten kids

ATA opposes standardized testing on kindergarten kids

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is raising concerns over the province's standardized testing for students in kindergarten, arguing that it exacerbates stress and anxiety, particularly among younger children whose developmental stages and learning speeds differ widely.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks