Cochrane News

Keurig Doctor Pepper Canada opening Western Canada warehouse with 50 new jobs in Balzac

50 permanent jobs are coming to Rocky View County and the Calgary region from a new Keurig Doctor Pepper distribution centre located in Balzac announced July 22 according to the Calgary media.

Jul 22, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: View from my table

The news has been so heavy lately, I thought I’d revisit my cheerier column of July 28, 2022. I had stopped by Coffee Traders to see what the buzz was around Cochrane.

Jul 21, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

The 2024 Bow Valley Boot Stomp Country Festival began Friday

The two-day Bow Valley Boot stomp 2024 festival hosted its first day on Friday, July 29 at the Cochrane & District AG Society grounds, where country fans came out to dance despite the thunderstorm.

Jul 20, 2024 5:01 PM Read more >

Letter to the Editor: Balancing the books means nothing if children left behind

Alberta is now LAST PLACE for education funding per student in Canada.

Jul 20, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Too hot to farm

Farmers need physical, legal protection against extreme heat

Jul 20, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Black bear accesses human food at Lake Minnewanka in Banff, warning in effect

A black bear ate human food off a picnic table at Lake Minnewanka Loop and has been returning to the area, prompting the warning.

Jul 20, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Correction: Motorcyclist hit in Cochrane on River Heights Dr.

A Cochrane motorcyclist experienced a hit and run situation yesterday, July 12, on River Heights Dr. where he was knocked off his bike in traffic

Jul 19, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Sober reflection needed after Trump assassination attempt

Call it fallout or a moment of reflection, the attempted assassination of Trump is the crystallization of extreme polarity in our ally to the south.

Jul 19, 2024 2:07 PM Read more >

Team Ta Ta's raises $22,761 for Alberta Cancer Foundation

Team Ta Ta's shares that their latest 2024 Tatapalooza event has raised more than $20,000, bringing their grand total closer to $1 million dedicated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Jul 19, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Cochrane Fire Services Stresses need for river safety during summer storm season

Due to the current patterns of weather, Cochrane Fire Services stresses the importance of taking precautions and practicing river safety when going out on the Bow River

Jul 19, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >