Cochrane News

GALLERY: Cochrane Classic Bull Riding at the Cochrane and District Ag Society

Riders from across the country and around the world braved eight seconds of battle against a bucking bull at the Cochrane Classic Bull Riding at the Cochrane and District Ag Society on July 29.

Jul 31, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP assist in fatal plane crash response in Kananaskis Country

The Hercules crew and Alberta Parks Mountain Rescue program responders confirmed there were no survivors. All six bodies have been recovered and the RCMP has secured the scene until the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducts their investigation.

Jul 30, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

Cochrane Fire Services midway through second annual Be Summer Safe campaign

Town of Cochrane Fire Chief, Shawn Polley, and other members of Cochrane Fire Services encourage residents to keep safety at the forefront of their plans this summer.

Jul 30, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Marathon Man: The Meerkat Archers – A Fable

Martin Parnell recounts a short story he penned during a three-day silent retreat to Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane.

Jul 29, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

LETTER: Regarding the Town of Cochrane CAO's second job

Dear editor, We need to perhaps remind those at the RancheHouse that no one is above the law. Without the rule of law to protect our collective interests, we are in serious trouble in our democratic system.

Jul 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: Bloom where you're planted

May we all bloom where the Creator has planted us and radiate the sacred beauty.

Jul 29, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Mayor presents cheque from golf tournament to Cochrane humane society

Janine Rossler of the Cochrane & Area Humane Society said they will put the money to use right away, with construction on a new roof slated for August.

Jul 28, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Boil water advisories spurring water projects across Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

“It takes some homes that are on wells or cisterns right now off truck-haul delivery and gets them tied into the water distribution system, which is much more reliable and safer in terms of potability.”

Jul 28, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Cochrane area artist donating work to Carstairs tornado relief auction

Self-taught Cochrane artist Michael Sydoruk answered the call for help from organizers of a benefit concert for those recovering from the recent Carstairs tornado by painting and donating a picture of a bugling elk for the live auction.

Jul 28, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

Rocky View County 'teetering' on edge of declaring agricultural disaster

According to Fleischer, it is the ongoing resilience of annual crops such as wheat, barley, and canola so far this year in most areas of the county that has held RVC back from declaring an agricultural disaster.

Jul 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >