Local News

While the province makes its way through an economic downturn, the local tourism industry appears to be holding on. “Our occupancy rates were up 5.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society is seeking a new transport vehicle after a non-fatal accident last week.

A 34-year-old woman from Cochrane is in stable condition after hitting a logging truck last Friday. On Sept. 23 at 7:19 a.m.

What has the economic downturn produced for Cochrane? There has been an upswing in more creative and innovative vendors, according to Farmers' Market manager Valerie McCracken.

Doors will be open for the new RancheView School in October.

The Rotary Club of Cochrane is continuing with its sponsored free public skating for the second year. The free skating program, open to everyone, begins in October with the first sessions on Oct. 1 and Oct.

Cochrane is opening its doors to all newcomers on Oct. 5. The second Newcomers Welcome Night is inviting people new to Cochrane and Canada to stop by to meet other new people, while offering a chance to learn about the services available in town.

Cochrane’s cadets are one step closer to completing their fundraising goal for the 2017 trip to Vimy Ridge, after a recent fundraising gala.

The Cochrane Fire Fighters Association and the town reached a new collective agreement for 2014-17 at council, following a two-year negotiation period.

The Calgary Stampeders hosted their first practice last Tuesday, after the death of teammate Mylan Hicks. “It is so wrong … you don’t know what to think and you don’t know how to act.