Cochrane News

How parents can pick the right backpack for school this year

Backpacks are available in many different sizes and styles. Not all of them are created equal, and some may be better and safer for students than others. Here are some considerations.

Aug 26, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: Skunks at her table

One of our faithful coffee companions was so inspired by last week’s column on the wisdom of St. Francis in our garden, she just had to respond with her own encounters with some very special guests in her garden – skunks, to be exact.

Aug 26, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

LETTER: Construction harms animals and trees

Dear editor, In my opinion, tearing down hills and animal habitat is cruel.

Aug 26, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Bow Valley Bobcats gearing up for 2023-24 high-school football season

“I’m expecting big things from us this year,” Paul said.

Aug 25, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

The Willows annual block party gives back to Cochrane community

“It’s such a good time, you can’t help but not want to do it every year,” she said. “Every year, I’m hoping to meet new people and new neighbours.”

Aug 25, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

Cochrane town planners getting it right, according to U of C research

If you build enough of it, they will come.

Aug 24, 2023 5:20 PM Read more >

Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

“What we’ve been finding due to this campground configuration is it’s really negatively impacted the movement of wildlife. That’s resulted in numerous human-wildlife conflicts over the years. Pretty much on an annual basis.”

Aug 24, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Meta should lift news ban

Despite a plethora of breaking news stories about wildfires in recent weeks (first Maui in Hawaii, then multiple fires near Yellowknife and West Kelowna) you won't be able to see stories about these incidents on your Facebook feed.

Aug 24, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: Peony and the saint

The beautiful gardens around town have sure been speaking to me. In fact, they’ve invited me to revisit sacred moments in Mary Anna’s garden.

Aug 23, 2023 4:14 PM Read more >

Bow Valley High School alumna named finalist for engineering technology award

Glass and roads don’t normally go together in a good way, but a Cochrane engineering technologist has found a way they might be mixed together beneficially, and has been recognized for her innovative approach.

Aug 23, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >