Cochrane News

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Aug 8, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Extreme Wylene horse training clinic coming to the Cremona area

Regardless of riding discipline and experience, participants can hone their horsemanship skills under Wilson’s expert guidance.

Aug 7, 2023 9:29 AM Read more >

GALLERY: Locals enjoy the August long weekend at Ghost Lake Reservoir

Members of Cochrane and surrounding areas have descended on Ghost Lake this long weekend to take in some summer sun while enjoying the calm and refreshing waters of the Ghost Lake Reservoir on Aug. 5.

Aug 6, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >

LETTER: Regrowing trees only tells half the tale

Dear editor, There are serious concerns the calculation of the all-important “allowable annual cut” is based on incorrect assumptions of regrowth volume.

Aug 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: Redwoods bloom in beauty of holiness

Cochrane coffee companion Elizabeth Short had an experience recently that elevated our mutual understanding of blooming where you’re planted to an inspiring new level.

Aug 5, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Cochrane Food Fest promises to be bigger and better this year

The third annual homage to the wide variety of food choices in and around Cochrane will be held at Mitford Park on Sunday, Aug. 13, from noon to 7 pm.

Aug 4, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Cochrane Ecological Institute taking in orphaned moose calves, but still critical of Alberta government's approach

The CEI is beavering away at the wildlife rehabilitation work they’ve been internationally recognized for, in cooperation with some government wildlife agencies – and in spite of others.

Aug 4, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

Cochranite raising awareness to fight human and sex trafficking by climbing nine mountains in three days

For 72 consecutive hours, Betts said he will be tackling one mountain after another, taking breaks only to eat or sleep.

Aug 4, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Madden-based animal hospital celebrates three decades of wildlife conservation

Having admitted over 36,000 animals into its care in its three decades of operations, AIWC has been instrumental in safeguarding various wildlife species, ranging from bald eagles to songbirds.

Aug 3, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Gravel pit gets green light from province despite opponents' objections

The Alberta government has removed a major hurdle for a gravel company to start mining up against Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, but the preservation society that takes its name from the nearby creek is asking them both to just hold their horses.

Aug 3, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >