Cochrane News

Westbrook students ready to lace-up shoes for Walk-a-thon next week

The event has been a tradition for Westbrook School for over 60 years.

Sep 25, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

GALLERY: Cochrane rugrats show their speed at Two Pharmacy's Diaper Derby

Cochrane's youngest racers were in action on Saturday, crawling and waddling their way to the finish line at Two Pharmacy's Diaper Derby.

Sep 25, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Town of Cochrane should recycle Styrofoam meat trays

Dear editor, If everyone in the world recycled just one meat tray and/or one single use plastic for just one day, you would divert an area roughly the size of Cochrane's downtown core from landfills and/or becoming discarded pollution – and that’s a conservative estimate.

Sep 24, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Coffee with Warren: A prayer for the new King

King Charles III's situation reminds me of the example of ancient King Solomon, who was faced with acceding to the throne of Israel upon the death of his amazing father, King David, about 3,000 years ago.

Sep 24, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Rocky View Schools to commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Week

Rocky View Schools will recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week next week, culminating with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Sep 24, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP investigating theft and assault in Springbank

Cochrane RCMP are investigating an assault and theft that took place in west Rocky View County earlier today. The two suspects remain on the run.

Sep 23, 2022 3:10 PM Read more >

Two Pharmacy Diaper Derby returns to Cochrane on Saturday

"It’s highly entertaining…seeing the ways parents try to coax their kids down the mat and over to the finish line. It’s a fun day and we’re happy to have anyone who wants to see it come check it out."

Sep 23, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Last call for cukes? Cochrane Farmers' Market set to host final market the year Oct. 1

Cochranites have just two more Saturdays to stock up on their favourite products from the Cochrane Farmers' Market, which goes into its annual hibernation after Oct. 1.

Sep 23, 2022 1:40 PM Read more >

Norma Lang voted new RVS board chair, replacing Fiona Gilbert

The newly elected board chair said though she felt ready to take on the position last year, she feels even more prepared this time around, having served a “second stint” as vice-chair for the RVS board during the 2021-22 school year.

Sep 22, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Culture Fest in Cochrane Sept.18

The annual Culture Fest was held in Cochrane on Sept. 18, celebrating Cochrane's multiculturalism in the form of presentations and cuisine.

Sep 22, 2022 10:42 AM Read more >