Cochrane News

Extreme hail and storm recorded in Cochrane and across Alberta

Hail the size of a hen egg was recorded in Cochrane last night, August 5, 2024, along with strong winds and heavy rain. Similarly sized hail clusters were recorded all across Alberta

Aug 6, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Long weekend brings crowd out to Ghost Reservoir

High temperatures of 28 C this Saturday drew a crowd out at Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreational Area.

Aug 6, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Rocky View County still grappling with gravel policy

To say that a group of Rocky View County residents are disappointed in Council’s latest decision to slow down progress in arriving at a comprehensive gravel policy after at least 12 years of discussions would be putting it mildly.

Aug 6, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Cochrane could be in path of 'very dangerous thunderstorm'

Severe storm warning in affect for Cochrane and area

Aug 5, 2024 8:27 PM Read more >

Cochrane historical society unveils sculpture honouring town's past

Aug 5, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Local athlete looking for support as he heads to World Lifesaving Championships 2024

Local athlete Oliver Johnson is looking for support from the community as he heads to the international stage with Team Canada for the World Lifesaving Championships 2024.

Aug 5, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Motorcyclist killed in crash with bear in Kootenay National Park

One passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Aug 4, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Qualicum Beach, B.C. seniors killed in Highway 22 collision

Serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 22 at Range Road 303 north of Cremona results in death, injury

Aug 4, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre 75th Anniversary celebrations set to go

Family fun, complete with face painting, food trucks and live musical acts is set to take off Aug. 11 at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre.

Aug 4, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Climate, wildfire conspiracies are widespread and difficult to extinguish

With every new disaster, familiar narratives about state-directed arson, lasers, lockdowns, and climate change reignite online.

Aug 4, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >