Local News

The Cochrane and Area Humane Society has stepped up to help during the temporary Calgary Humane Society closure.

Media reports of the “spread” of fish whirling disease throughout the Bow River corridor has angling enthusiasts concerned that misinformation about the disease may be perpetuating assumptions about the parasite that attacks juvenile fish.

The room was packed with proud parents, family members and friends as 19 Cochrane youth were recognized for their volunteer efforts within the community during the annual Leaders of Tomorrow award ceremony last Thursday.

Rocky View Schools has announced Fireside School will not be open this September. Parents will have to wait an extra two months to send their children to Cochrane’s newest school with the new opening date announced for Nov. 14.

The Cochrane Lions Club has announced that they will take over the former Cochrane Curling Club centre as of May 1. The now-vacant site was offered up to the Lions by the town as part of their current lease of the rodeo grounds.

After obtaining a heritage home more than a year ago with the intention of turning the 1911 house into a mental health clinic, the owners are appealing the development permit that states they will be responsible for burying power lines adjacent to th

The 19th annual Cowgirl Cattle Company rendezvous will take place in High River this year on May 12, but the annual western women’s event continues to celebrate its Cochrane roots.

Alberta’s new pilot project allowing more schools to train qualified service dogs has advocates “hopeful” certifying the helper animals will become easier.

The 22nd annual Branches and Banks community tree planting event is beautifying Cochrane once again this May, and looking for all the volunteer help it can get.

For 50 years, the bountiful wildlife and animal care opportunities at the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) have attracted students from across the globe.